The integumentary system is protected by the action of cells that arise from bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis. Which of the following cells serve this function?

A) cells found in the stratum spinosum
B) macrophages called epidermal dendritic cells
C) keratinocytes, because they are so versatile
D) tactile cells


B) macrophages called epidermal dendritic cells

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The axillary region is ______ to the pectoral region

?A.   lateral ?B.   medial ?C.   distal ?D.   proximal ?E.   inferior

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The ductus deferens:

A) is typically ligated during a vasectomy as it exits the superficial inguinal ring. B) terminates by uniting with the duct of the seminal glands to form the ejaculatory duct. C) begins at the head of the testis. D) is intraperitoneal. E) is drained by lymph vessels destined for the deep inguinal nodes.

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_____ is the arrest of bleeding from a broken blood vessel

a. Hemostasis b. Homeostasis c. Homeopathy d. Homeotics e. None of these.

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