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An infection of the membranes that surround the brain is termed:
 
  A) Parkinson disease.
  B) Tay-Sachs.
  C) epilepsy.
  D) meningitis.

Question 2

The clear, yellowish fluid that separates from the clot when blood clots is:
 
  A) lymph.
  B) serum.
  C) plasma.
  D) thrombin.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Parkinson disease is a neurological disorder in the part of the brain that controls movement.
B) Tay-Sachs disease is an inherited progressive disease of brain degeneration.
C) Epilepsy is a seizure condition.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Lymph is not involved in blood clotting.
B) Correct.
C) Plasma is the fluid part of blood prior to clotting.
D) Thrombin is a blood enzyme.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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