Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system? 

A. Increased number of pigment cells (melanocytes)
B. Softening of the nails
C. Atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin
D. Increased inflammatory response
E. Increased amounts of collagen and elastin


C. Atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin
One of the signs of aging in the integumentary system is atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin due to a decrease in adipose tissue.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which of the following is NOT a quality assurance control?

a. Each specimen must have its own label attached to the specimen's primary container. b. Specimen must be in correct anticoagulant. c. Patient label must have complete information. d. Specimens are in syringes with a needle still attached.

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How many account alert abbreviations are there in Medisoft?

A. three B. seven C. five D. two

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When a GEM goes from ICD-10-CM/PCS to ICD-9-CM it is called _____.

A. forward mapping B. cross coding C. reverse mapping D. source coding

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