The "ABCD rule" for recognizing early signs of malignant melanoma refers to the following characteristics of the lesion:

A. asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter.
B. asymmetry, brightness, color, and diameter.
C. aspect, brightness, color, and distance.
D. aspect, border irregularity, color, and distance.
E. area, border irregularity, color, and density.


A. asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is the largest artery in the body?

What will be an ideal response?

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