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Wadzanai

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An injury to the brain that is opposite to the point of impact to the head is known as the ________.
 
  a) converse-coup
  b) opposition
  c) confliction
  d) reverse impact
  e) contre-coup

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Which of the following is the correct term for a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons?
 
  a) atherosclerosis
  b) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  c) lateral amyotrophic degenerative disorder
  d) lateral degenerative disorder
  e) motor neuron malformation


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

Answer: E

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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