What neurological problem results in a neural defect in which the fetal vertebrae do not close properly, often resulting in spinal cord dysfunction?

A) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
B) Spina bifida
C) Guillain-Barré syndrome
D) Multiple sclerosis


B

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In the box, Olympism and the Olympic Games, the author endorses the elimination of national medal counts because such counts tend to

A. focus too much on the achievements of individual athletes. B. intensify nationalism and political differences between countries. C. encourage large nations to boycott the Olympics. D. provide corporations with marketing advantages.

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Which of the following medications increases a person's risk of a heat-related emergency?

A. Motrin B. Tylenol C. Aspirin D. diuretics

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How is blood flow regulated during ECMO?

a. By dialing in a set RPM b. By the amount of blood in the ECMO system c. By administering Levaphed d. By adjusting the blood temperature in the system

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