What is the pigment that protects the DNA of keratinocytes from mutations induced by UV radiation?

a. melanin
b. carotene
c. albinism
d. hemoglobin


Ans: a. melanin

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The shaft of a long bone is called the

A) epiphysis. B) trabecula. C) canaliculus. D) diaphysis. E) lamella.

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The semimembranosus inserts _____ on the ____ tibial condyle.

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

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The biceps femoris is located in the __________.

A. anterior arm B. anterior thigh C. posterior arm D. posterior thigh

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