Why can skin regenerate effectively even after considerable damage?

What will be an ideal response?


Skin can regenerate effectively even after undergoing considerable damage because stem cells persist in both the epithelial and connective tissue components of skin. In response to injury, cells of the stratum basale replace epithelial cells, and mesenchymal cells replace lost dermal cells.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is an example of a strong base?

A) NaCl B) NaOH C) HCl D) KF E) H2O

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Which structure in the diencephalon relays information to the cerebrum?

A. Thalamus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Pineal body
D. Pituitary gland

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To go through glycolysis, ________ ATP per glucose molecule must be "invested" in order to activate the glucose molecule.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

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