The protein that contributes to many of the skin's protective qualities is called

A) melanin.
B) keratin.
C) carotene.
D) dermicidin.
E) calcitriol.


B) keratin.

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Which of the following is the connection point between the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton?

A) pelvis - femur B) vertebra - sacrum C) vertebra - scapula D) sternum - clavicle E) vertebra - skull

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An organelle is

A. a small structure within a cell. B. a structure composed of several tissue types. C. the basic structural unit of all living organisms. D. a group of organs with a common set of functions. E. a group of cells with similar structure and function.

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The layer of pleura in direct contact with the lungs is the visceral layer.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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