Degeneration of the vertebrae and intervertebral disc caused by ________, can affect the neck and back, limiting mobility and increasing the risk for spine injury

A) arthritis
B) pathological fractures
C) osteoporosis
D) spondylosis


Answer: D

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b. Hyperglycemia
c. Elevated ammonia levels
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A. the body's normal processes destroy a cerebral thrombus. B. neurological abnormalities resolve within 36 to 48 hours. C. hemostasis causes activation of blood-clotting mechanisms. D. a cerebral artery becomes partially occluded by a blood clot.

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