Eccrine sweat glands also produce __________, a newly discovered antimicrobial peptide -- a natural antibiotic in sweat that helps defend against potential skin infections

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


dermcidin

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A. osteocytes B. osteoblasts C. osteoclasts D. osteochondral progenitor cell

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What structure transports urine from the bladder to outside of the body?

A) bladder B) ureter C) urethra D) liver E) kidneys

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Layers of bone matrix found near the surface of the bone are called:

a. lacuna b. interstitial lamella c. concentric lamella d. circumferential lamella

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The signal molecule produced by one animal that may affect the behavior of another animal of the same species is the ________.

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

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