The cells that help determine skin color are ________.

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


melanocytes

Melanocytes produce pigment called melanin.

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A client reports abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue. On assessment, the client is diagnosed with hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Which abnormal diagnostic test result could further confirm the diagnosis?

1. High proteinuria and hematuria 2. High blood urea nitrogen 3. Low serum creatinine 4. Low bilirubin

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An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

A. a urinary tract infection. B. an ascending pelvic inflammation. C. endometriosis. D. pelvic inflammatory disease.

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Which of the following is true?

A. The best known physical education programs during the late nineteenth century were based on the work of the German system of gymnastics developed by Friedrich Jahn. B. The German Turners who immigrated to the United States believed in the value of physical education and actively campaigned for mandatory physical education in the nation's schools. C. During the late nineteenth century, the primary pedagogical methods of physical education were gymnastics, calisthenics, and exercise programs. D. All of the answers are correct. E. The best known physical education programs during the late nineteenth century were based on the work of the German system of gymnastics developed by Friedrich Jahn. The German Turners who immigrated to the United States believed in the value of physical education and actively campaigned for mandatory physical education in the nation's schools.

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