The epidermis consists of five layers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in the health, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement?

A) stratum corneum
B) stratum granulosum
C) stratum basale
D) stratum lucidum


C) stratum basale

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A. Reticular layer B. Epidermis C. Dermis D. Subcutaneous layer E. Papillary layer

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The ossicles are part of what section of the ear?

A. Inner ear B. Outer ear C. Middle ear D. None of these answers are correct

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Major functions of the testis is

A) propelling spermatozoa and fluids along the reproductive tract. B) providing nutrients that spermatozoa need for motility. C) production of spermatozoa. D) activating spermatozoa. E) None of the answers are correct

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Spastic paralysis occurs when

a. descending excitatory pathways are destroyed. b. excitatory inputs to motor neurons are unopposed because of disruption of an inhibitory system in the brain stem. c. muscle spindles are destroyed. d. the cerebellum is damaged. e. the motor neurons are destroyed.

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