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justinmsk

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The role of a shunt in treating developmental disorders is
 
  a) to reverse the cerebral atrophy in moderate cases of kwashiorkor.
  b) to remove the blockage that is causing hydrocephalus.
  c) to drain excess fluid from the lateral ventricles in patients with hydrocephalus.
  d) to drain excess fluid from the interventricular foramina in patients with kwashiorkor.

Question 2

Diets that are lacking in calories result in a syndrome called ________.
 
  a) hypoxia
  b) marasmus
  c) anoxia
  d) low birth weight



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meow1234

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


mjenn52

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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