Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ________ is a degenerative disease of the spinal cord and brain.

A. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B. multiple sclerosis
C. meningitis
D. epilepsy
E. Alzheimer's disease


Answer: A

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a. Incomplete neural tube closure on the cranial end b. Incomplete neural tube closure on the sacral end

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Which of the following analytes is decreased in HUS?

a. Bilirubin b. Lactate dehydrogenase c. Haptoglobin d. BUN

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A disadvantage of a group buying pool is that 

A. the total savings may be only 5 percent. B. it is the responsibility of the medical offices to distribute the items among themselves. C. the delivery time may take longer than with a purchasing group. D. the medical office must guarantee a certain amount of business.

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Describe a mixed governance relationship between state and local health agencies, and give an example state. Give an advantage and disadvantage of this type of relationship

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