A(n) ________, also called a brain attack or stroke, is a lack of blood flow to an area of the brain that results in death of brain tissue. It is most often caused by a blocked artery, but it may be caused by bleeding within the brain.

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cerebrovascular accident

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Which of the following is responsible for IL-2 expression in T cells?

A. NF-?B B. NFAT C. AP1 D. Both A and B E. All of the above

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Which statement is correct?

a. Serum is formed after blood is allow to clot. b. Serum is formed in blood after anticoagulants have been added. c. Plasma is formed after blood is allowed to clot. d. Clotting factors are no longer in plasma.

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Sexual ____________________ refers to any situation in which a person is deprived of free choice and forced to comply with sexual acts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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