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Metfan725

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called:
 
  A) paresthesia
  B) syncope
  C) tremor
  D) lethargy

Question 2

Which condition is commonly called a floating kidney?
 
  A) nephromegaly
  B) nephrolithiasis
  C) nephroptosis
  D) nephrotic syndrome


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

C
Explanation: A tremor is an involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part. Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling. Syncope is fainting. Lethargy is abnormal drowsiness.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: Nephroptosis is commonly called a floating kidney. Nephromegaly is an enlarged kidney. Nephrolithiasis is the condition of having kidney stones. Nephrotic syndrome is damage to the glomerulus resulting in protein appearing in the urine, proteinuria, and the corresponding decrease in protein in the bloodstream.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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