Where does growth of a nail occur?

A. The nail root
B. The nail matrix
C. The nail fold
D. The lunule
E. The eponychium


B. The nail matrix

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The papillary layer of the dermis consists of areolar tissue containing numerous collagen and elastic fibers. Folds in the tissue are called ________

A) dermal papillae B) sebaceous glands C) reticular papillae D) hair follicles

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Discuss the relationship between growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor (IGF)

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of these descriptions best matches the term "myenteric plexus"?

A) component of mucosa B) sensory neural network C) secretes a watery fluid D) coordinates activity of the muscular layer E) loose connective tissue layer containing blood vessels

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When the pH rises above 7.45, a state of ________ exists.

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

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