Which of the following is TRUE regarding a transient ischemic attack?
A) Signs and symptoms are a little different from a stroke.
B) If it doesn't resolve within two hours, it is a full blown stroke.
C) If not promptly treated, a TIA will progress to a stroke.
D) A patient who has had a TIA is at high risk for subsequent stroke.
Answer: D
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The accessory organ that stores bile is the:
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