Which of the following conditions is a collection of blood within the meninges?
A) meningocele
B) subdural hematoma
C) meningioma
D) astrocytoma
B) subdural hematoma
A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood within the meninges. A meningocele
is a congenital condition in which the meninges protrude through an opening in the vertebral
column. A meningioma is a tumor in the meninges. An astrocytoma is a tumor of the brain or
spinal cord that is composed of astrocytes.
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A. cell body B. receptor C. acetylcholine D. nerve
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A. few in number. B. accurate. C. critical to the task to be presented. D. All of these.
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