What is the whitish portion of the proximal nail body where blood vessels do not show through the layer of keratinized cells?
A) lunula
B) nail body
C) nail root
D) eponychium
A
Explanation:
B) The nail body protects the underlining nail bed.
C) The nail root is at the base of the nail and is where new growth occurs.
D) The eponychium is the epidermis around the nail, which is commonly called the cuticle.
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