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What is the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome for a woman who is 40 years old compared with a 20 year old?
 a. One-half as much b. About the same
  c. 25 times higher d. 100 times higher

Question 2

The inflammatory process induced by periodontal pathogens may increase levels may
 a. slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis
  b. decrease insulin resistance
  c. improve immune responses
  d. accelerate the progression of atherosclerosis



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d



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