The pigment responsible for skin color is

A) melanin.
B) keratin.
C) collagen.
D) elastin.


A

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a. O2-N2 mixture b. O2-CO2 mixture c. CO2 d. O2-He mixture

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A ____ is a low-pitched, soft scratching sound that occurs at any time during the cardiac cycle and indicates pericarditis, or an inflammation of the pericardial sac that surrounds the heart.

A. rub B. thrill C. heave D. refill

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When used correctly, ________ produce(s) high levels of destruction of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

A. alcohol-based skin cleaner, foams, and creams B. plain soap (liquid or bar) C. germicidal soap D. hot water

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Self-esteem is:

A. confidence in the honesty, integrity, and reliability of another person. B. social rank in a community based on income, education, and occupation. C. aims, objects, or ends that one strives to attain. D. belief in oneself, self-respect.

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