_____ is a hereditary disorder characterized by the absence of melanin

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: Albinism

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

1. The term dermatology means the study of the skin. 2. The term visceral means pertaining to the belly side of the body. 3. The term thoracic means pertaining to the chest. 4. The abbreviation GI stands for the urinary system. 5. The abbreviation LE stands for the leg.

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The role Kupffer cells play in removing harmful substances or cells from the portal blood as it moves through the venous sinusoids is known as:

A) Filters B) Channels C) Phagocytes D) Cytotoxic cells

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Essential amino acids take their name from the fact that

A. they are the most important amino acids to health. B. our bodies must constantly produce them to maintain health. C. they have remained unchanged throughout evolutionary history. D. we must obtain them from our diet.

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Organs and tissues from one donor can save as many as 50 people

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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