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bucstennis@aim.com

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on: Jun 22, 2018
In a ischemic stroke neurons die because:
 
  a. they lose their glucose supply.
  b. they lose their supply of oxygen.
  c. excess glutamate causes a excitotoxic lesion.
  d. the blood clot infiltrates the tissue.

Question 2

When it comes to treatment for stroke, ______________ helps prevent clotting and does not increase excitotoxicity.
 
  a. desmoteplase
  b. tPA
  c. 2-DG
  d. phenobarbital


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IAPPLET

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


bucstennis@aim.com

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ricroger

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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