The superficial region of the skin is the ___________

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


Answer: epidermis

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Which unique connective tissue is composed of a fluid portion (plasma) and formed elements?

a. blood b. bone c. connective tissue proper d. cartilage

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While assessing a patient, you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand, it remains peaked. This is a sign of

A) hydration intoxication. B) water intoxication. C) dehydration. D) advanced skin cancer. E) malfunctioning elastin.

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Tendons, aponeuroses, and ligaments are all composed of ________ connective tissue, which contains tightly packed collagen fibers aligned parallel to applied forces

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

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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects _________.

A) cytotoxic T cells. B) helper T cells. C) suppressor T cells. D) plasma cells. E) B cells.

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