Explain why soap that has an alkaline base may not be healthy for some patients to use daily
What will be an ideal response
The skin's acid mantle retards growth of bacteria. Soap may destroy the acid mantle of the skin, causing it to lose its protective mechanism. Some soaps contain antibacterial agents, which can change the natural flora of the skin.
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Nerves
a. contain afferent nerve fibers b. contain efferent nerve fibers c. are present within the peripheral nervous system d. do not contain complete neurons e. exhibit all of the above characteristics
A thickened area of scar tissue that is covered by a shiny, smooth epidermal surface is called
A) a scab. B) a keloid. C) granulation tissue. D) a clot. E) a lesion.
Muscles that elevate the jaw and close the mouth include the
A. stylohyoid and procerus. B. temporalis and digastric. C. sternothyroid and buccinator. D. masseter and medial pterygoid. E. zygomaticus and buccinator.
What explains the dramatic acceleration in lengthwise bone growth at puberty?
A. Increased rate of calcium deposition occurs due to high blood calcium levels. B. Increased physical activity causes lengthwise growth in response to bone stress. C. Increased secretion of sex hormones promotes epiphyseal plate growth. D. Increased activity of osteoclasts occurs in response to parathyroid hormone stimulation. E. Increased absorption of dietary vitamins and minerals strengthens the matrix.