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tichca

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An arteriovenous malformation is an abnormality in which arteries in the brain connect directly to other arteries, forming a twisted nest of blood vessels.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A specialist in obstetrics studies ________.
 
  A) females
  B) children
  C) adolescent girls
  D) pregnancy and childbirth



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: An arteriovenous malformation is an abnormality in which arteries in the brain connect directly to veins (instead of to capillaries), forming a twisted nest of blood vessels.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Gynecology is the study of females and women.
B) Pediatrics is the study of children.
C) There is no medical specialty for adolescent girls.
D) Correct





 

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