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silviawilliams41

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Damage to the substantia nigra causes a decrease in the neurotransmitter dopamine. This causes a gradual, generalized increase in muscle tone, which is the main symptom of
 A) Parkinson's disease.
  B) rabies.
  C) Alzheimer's disease.
  D) myasthenia gravis.
  E) tetanus.

Question 2

Which EEG wave if seen in an awake adult may indicate a pathological condition?
 A) alpha
  B) beta
  C) theta
  D) delta
  E) No waves should be seen in awake adults.


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Reply #1 on: Feb 28, 2019
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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