Describe ataxia

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Ataxia is the inability to coordinate muscle movement that can result from damage to the cerebellum from trauma, stroke, or certain drugs, including alcohol.

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Beta oxidation results in the formation of ________.

A. acetyl CoA B. ketone bodies C. pyruvate D. oxaloacetate E. carbon monoxide

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What nutrient class creates lactose found in milk?

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What is the mechanism called that pushes blood from the lower veins to the chest veins due to a pressure difference?

a. chest flow b. chest gradient c. chest pump d. respiratory pump e. respiratory gradient

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Thalidomide is a drug used to treat leprosy. If given to a pregnant woman, it also can cause

A. mental retardation. B. bacterial infection. C. fetal alcohol syndrome. D. fetal limb defects.

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