The ________ is the portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long
A) nail root
B) cuticle
C) free edge
D) nail bed
C
Explanation: The free edge is the portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long. The nail grows longer from the nail root, which is protected by the cuticle. Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the nail bed.
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A. signal the body that respiratory poisons are present. B. absorb smoke. C. facilitate gas exchange. D. keep air passages free of dust and mucus.
Which of these techniques uses an electrical current?
A. skinfold thickness B. bioelectric impedance C. air displacement D. hydrostatic weighing E. none of the above
When a muscle tears away from a tendon or a tendon tears away from a bone it is known as a/an ________
A) spasm B) contusion C) avulsion D) contracture
A/an ________ is always positioned at the end of a medical word
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word