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lilldybug07

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a viral infection that often leads to paralysis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The suffix that means smell is ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


sultansheikh

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

FALSE
Explanation: Duchenne results in progressive muscle weakness and deterioration, which can be determined through breaking down dys-, a prefix meaning difficult, bad, and trophy, development. The suffix for paralysis is -plegia.

Answer to Question 2

-osmia; osmia


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