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sammy

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Anthony suffers from involuntary, jerky movements of his face, neck, limbs, and trunk. His symptoms began in his 40s and have grown progressively worse. He also shows progressive dementia. These symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of
 
  a) Pick's disease.
   b) Parkinson's disease.
   c) Alzheimer's disease.
   d) Huntington's disease.

Question 2

What are choreiform movements?
 
  a) changes in metabolism
   b) spasmodic jerking and twisting
   c) tremor and chewing movements
   d) wandering associated with dementia



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b




sammy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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