The layer of skin that lies directly beneath the epidermis and is often referred to as the true skin is the ____.

a. dermis
b. subcutaneous layer
c. squamous cell layer
d. fascia


Answer: a. dermis

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A. Irritants B. Corrosives C. Convulsants D. Carcinogens

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As of 1948, the International Classification of Causes of Death name was changed to:

A. International Classification of Deaths. B. International Listing of Causes of Death. C. International Causes of Diseases. D. International Classification of Diseases.

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Carrots or carrot juice may cause an orange urine due to what pigment?

A) Carotene B) Beets C) Acriflavine D) Urochrome

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