Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Guillain-Barré syndrome occurs when there are not enough neurotransmitters at the synapse between two nerves.
2. An astrocytoma is a tumor of the brain or spinal cord.
3. A meningocele means that the spinal cord and meninges are protruding through a gap in the vertebral column.
4. A subdural hematoma is bleeding within the meninges after they are torn by trauma.
5. Shingles consists of painful blisters along the spinal cord.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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A) Lopid B) Nitro-Dur C) Vytorin D) Rythmol
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Corticosteroid drugs mimic the action of cortisol hormone secreted by the adrenal gland cortex. B) Hydrocortisone, introduced in 1952, was the first topical corticosteroid drug. C) Hydrocortisone was the first topical corticosteroid approved in a nonprescription strength for over-the-counter sales. D) all of the above statements are true.
The loading and unloading of oxygen is due to which of the following?
a. the amount of oxygen bound to the red blood cells b. the total number of red blood cells c. the difference in oxygen pressure between the blood and tissues d. hemoglobin concentration levels
The number one cause of all deaths is cigarette smoking.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)