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Describe the role of albumin in the blood. Define albuminuria and hypoalbuminemia. Why do albuminuria and hypoalbuminemia go hand-in-hand?
 
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Describe the three types of neuropathy mentioned in the previous section. Describe gastroparesis and its symptoms.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Thanks for sharing, assignments makes me feel like end of world..

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mononeuropathy: nerve disorder involving a single nerve or nerve group
polyneuropathy: nerve disorder involving multiple nerves or nerve groups
autonomic neuropathy: a nerve disorder affecting an autonomic nerve or group of nerves (ie, those nerves that control the involuntary processes within the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, and bladder)
Gastroparesis is a neuropathy that causes partial paralysis of the stomach. The stomach fails to empty normally, causing indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. Severe cases may lead to malnutrition.


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