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Which conditions are common progressive neurodegenerative disorders?

A.

Parkinson's and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

B.

Diabetic retinopathy and frequent inner ear infections

C.

Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

D.

Cerebral Aneurysm and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Parkinson's and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:

Both Parkinson’s disease and ALS are progressive neurodegenerative diseases that worsen over time and affect motor function.

B. Diabetic retinopathy and frequent inner ear infections:

These are complications of other diseases (diabetes and infections), not classified as neurodegenerative disorders.

C. Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:

These are neurodevelopmental disorders, not neurodegenerative.

D. Cerebral Aneurysm and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA):

These are vascular events, not degenerative processes.


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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Epiglottitis:

Epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition causing airway obstruction, drooling, severe sore throat, not just hoarseness.

B. Laryngitis:

Laryngitis involves inflammation of the larynx (vocal cords), causing hoarseness and dry cough.

C. Bronchitis:

Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchi, causing productive cough, not primarily hoarseness.

D. Pharyngitis:

Pharyngitis is sore throat inflammation, not primarily affecting the vocal cords.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Foot nevus:

A nevus is a mole or birthmark, not a fungal infection or a cause of itching and peeling.

B. Tinea pedis:

Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot, is a fungal infection characterized by itching, burning, and peeling skin between the toes.

C. Foot blister:

A blister is a fluid-filled sac caused by friction, not fungal infection.

D. Tinea unguium:

Tinea unguium refers to fungal infection of the nails, not the skin.

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