What happens to cells when they move from the epidermis to the surface of the skin?
A. They die.
B. They become softer and more pliable.
C. They divide more.
D. They become dermal cells.
Answer: A
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A. Airway resistance B. The stretch receptors in the lungs C. The dorsal respiratory group D. Pulmonary compliance E. The baroreflex
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A) relaying input from basal ganglia to the motor areas of the cerebral cortex. B) relaying input from cerebellum to the motor areas of the cerebral cortex. C) relaying general sensory input to the primary sensory cortex. D) projecting visual and auditory information to the visual and auditory cortices.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.