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Diane

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on: Jun 22, 2018
L-Dopa, a common treatment for Parkinson's disease, is a drug that ____.
 
  a. inhibits activity of the immune system
 b. increases the brain's production of dopamine
 c. blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesteras e
 d. facilitates the passage of sodium across neuron membranes

Question 2

A stroke patient might seek the aid of a(n) ____ to increase the functions of daily life.
 
  a. neuroscientist
 b. clinical psychologist
 c. occupational therapist
 d. neurochemist


lgoldst9

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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