Compare the differences between the major categories of stroke.

What will be an ideal response?


In hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel bursts; in ischemic stroke, an artery supplying blood to the brain is blocked by a clot; transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are mini-strokes caused by a temporary blockage and serve as a warning sign.

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Hemophilia A is ________

A) the most common type of hemophilia B) caused by a lack of folic acid to build red blood cells C) caused by the lack of clotting factor VIII D) A and C

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Indicate which of the following statements are true (T) or and which are false (F) with reference to immunoglobulin structure

a. __The antibody secreted by a plasma cell has a different specificity for antigen than the immunoglobulin expressed by its B-cell precursor. b. __The amino-terminal regions of heavy and light chains of different immunoglobulins all differ in amino acid sequence. c. __A flexible hinge region holds the heavy chain and light chain together. d. __The heavy-chain constant region is responsible for the effector function of immunoglobulins. e. __? and ? light chains have different functions.

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The physician ordered a Tzanck test to aid in making the diagnosis of ________

A) squamous cell carcinoma B) shingles C) pediculosis D) lupus erythematosus

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One key message from the USDA's MyPlate food guide is to "go lean" when eating protein.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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