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CBme

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A common element for neurodegenerative diseases is
 
  A) an infection related to the prion bacterium.
  B) suppression of apoptosis within the brain.
  C) the presence of misfolded proteins within brain cells.
  D) the inactivation of caspase-12 within neurons.
  E) the inactivation of caspase-12 within glia.

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Which of the following is true of Parkinson's disease (PD)?
 
  A) PD is a rare neurodegenerative syndrome.
  B) Nigrostriatal neurons die in PD.
  C) Most cases of PD are inherited..
  D) Muscle flacidity is a PD symptom.
  E) Early intervention can cure PD.


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perkiness

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


CBme

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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