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bobypop

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How much unexplained weight loss within 6 months is cause for a diagnosis of AIDS-related wasting syndrome (according to the CDC)?
 a. at least 5
 b. at least 10
 c. at least 15
 d. between 15-20
  e. between 20-25

Question 2

Which condition has been a factor associated with primary hypertension?
 a. Decreased secretion of vasopressin
 b. Differences in genes that affect sodium retention
  c. Increased levels of nitrous oxide in the bloodstream
  d. Decreased production of angiotensinogen
 e. Type 1 diabetes and diminished insulin production


Ptupou85

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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