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A 49-yr-old blonde woman has diffuse, severe loss of vibration sensitivity. Which of the following tests would give u the most info about the cause of her loss?

A. X-rays of her spine

B. Determination of her refex reaction time

C. Measurement of the protein content of her CSF

D. A biopsy of her gastric mucosa

E. A complete urinalysis


  #2

I say E.look for increased methylmalonic acid.(B12 deficienccy)

  #3

by the way what is ganong?

  #4

great geroo. good answer. ganong is a physiology text

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  #5

thanks msyamp

  #6

Bravo geroo. U are exactly right. Thanks

  #7

IN Diabete mellitus neuropathy Vibration sense is lost first. will we see urinalysis for Glucose?

  #8

Good Job Geroo!!...I got all distracted by "blonde woman" grin...

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Doc2378 lol







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