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dollx

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The disorder known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy results in
 
  A) degeneration of the brain.
  B) shrinking of the brain ventricles.
  C) anomalies of the face.
  D) nausea.
  E) greater cortical weight.

Question 2

Abnormal microscopic structures develop in the brains of older persons with Down syndrome and those suffering from
 
  A) Tay-Sachs disease.
  B) Alzheimer's disease.
  C) Korsakoff's syndrome.
  D) Parkinson's disease.
  E) status epilepticus.


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Madisongo23

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

Answer: A
Rationale: The disorder known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy results in degeneration of the brain.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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