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segrsyd

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Myxedema is the medical word for congenital hypothyroidism.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Patients with both expressive and receptive aphasia are said to have global aphasia.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


jrpg123456

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Myxedema is severe adult hypothyroidism. Cretinism is congenital hypothyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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