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mcmcdaniel

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Administration of ________ to dissolve blood clots is a therapy for ischemic stroke, but only if given soon after the onset of symptoms.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

________ is caused by an inherited lack of an enzyme that produces tyrosine.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Phenylketonuria



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