The layer of the skin that contains bundles of collagen and elastic fibers responsible for the strength of the skin is the ________ layer

A) papillary
B) reticular
C) epidermal
D) subcutaneous
E) hypodermal


B

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Most carbon dioxide is transported as __________ in the blood.

A) bicarbonate ions B) carbamino compounds (including carbaminohemoglobin) C) dissolved in plasma D) carbon monoxide E) carbonic acid

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The framework of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles is called the

A) dermis. B) superficial fascia. C) deep fascia. D) cutaneous layer. E) subserous fascia.

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The first blood vessels to branch from the aorta are the ________ arteries

A) pulmonary B) coronary C) circumflex D) carotid E) subclavian

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