Which layer of the epidermis consists of up to 30 layers of dead cells?
A) Stratum granulosum
B) Stratum corneum
C) Stratum lucidum
D) Stratum spinosum
E) Stratum basale
B
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A. Transports a variety of nutrients B. Helps to stabilize the pH of extracellular fluids C. Participates in the initiation of blood clotting D. Helps to regulate body temperature E. Produces plasma hormones
Martha had a heart transplant. In order to keep her body from rejecting the transplant she takes
A) aspirin. B) antacids. C) immunosuppressive drugs. D) anti-rheumatic drugs. E) anti-histamines.
A biopsy of infected or injured tissue from the CNS will most likely show an elevated number of
A) oligodendrocytes. B) interneurons. C) satellite cells. D) microglia. E) ependymal cells.
Which of the following is an adipose tissue hormone that stimulates glucose utilization and fatty acid oxidation in muscle cells, thereby producing an insulin-sensitizing, antidiabetic effect?
A. TNF alpha B. Adiponectin C. Resistin D. Leptin