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mpobi80

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following conditions is the result of degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord?
 
  a. spina bifida
  b. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  c. myasthenia gravis
  d. cerebral palsy

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding benign prostatic hypertrophy is NOT true?
 
  a. It is a precancerous tumor.
  b. It is an enlargement of the prostate gland.
  c. It places pressure on the urethra.
  d. It is commonly seen in males over 50 years old.


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

b
Explanation:
a. spina bifida: is a congenital defect in which the walls of two sides of the vertebrae do not close or meet
b. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: correct
c. myasthenia gravis: autoimmune disease with severe muscular weakness and fatigue
d. cerebral palsy: caused by a lack of oxygen during birth or in fetal development

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. It is a precancerous tumor: correct
b. It is an enlargement of the prostate gland: a true statement
c. It places pressure on the urethra: a true statement
d. It is commonly seen in males over 50 years old: a true statement


mpobi80

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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