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penza

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A congenital condition in which there is an increase of cerebrospinal fluid is:
 
  A) hydrocephalus.
  B) encephalitis.
  C) diencephalon.
  D) mesencephalon.

Question 2

Pericardiocentesis is the removal of the pericardial sac around the heart.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.
C) The diencephalon is divided into the thalamus and hypothalamus.
D) The mesencephalon is the midbrain.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Pericardiocentesis is puncture of the pericardium with a needle to remove excess fluid.


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