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Lisaclaire

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Which of the following statements about Duchennes muscular dystrophy is NOT true?
 
  a. It is the most common form of the condition among school-age children.
  b. It affects males only.
  c. It is caused by a viral infection during the first trimester of pregnancy.
  d. No treatment is available for this condition.

Question 2

A condition in which the voluntary muscles of the body are affected by progressive weakness is
 
  a. epilepsy.
  b. muscular dystrophy.
  c. cystic fibrosis.
  d. hydrocephaly.



rachel

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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