Which of these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin?

A. Keratinocytes
B. Keratin
C. Melanin
D. Collagen fibers
E. Sebaceous glands


Answer: C

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A) amputation B) avulsion C) abrasion D) None of the above

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Elevated urinary levels of 11-dehydrothromboxane B2 identify patients who are:

a. At risk for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia b. Overanticoagulated with warfarin c. Resistant to aspirin antiplatelet therapy d. Resistant to direct thrombin inhibitors

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If a person donated an organ, would the recipient and/or the recipient's family learn the donor's identity and contact the donor or his or her family?

What will be an ideal response?

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The medical assistant is responsible for making sure there is a ________ consent form

a. written b. signed c. typed d. documented

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