Describe the different types of skin grafts

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1. Allograft: skin graft comes from another person, not the patient; usually a cadaver
2. Autograft: skin graft comes from another part of the patient's body
3. Heterograft: skin graft comes from an animal of another species, usually a pig; also called xenograft

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A/An ____________________ is cosmetic surgery commonly known as a lid-lift

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Which of the following is a fast and inexpensive test used in a drug screening?

a. Gas chromatography c. Thin-layer chromatography b. Immunoassay d. None of the above

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Some studies have found that hostility levels are a more accurate predictor of heart disease than high cholesterol, hypertension, smoking, or obesity. 2. Meditation, of any type, calms the heart but has no effect on the brain. 3. Club membership, religious or civic activities, and volunteer work have been shown to protect against the physical effects of stress. 4. Research confirms that loneliness is a factor in heart health because it triggers inflammatory immune cells. 5. Laughter and humor are important stress management strategies because they help reduce anger and hostility.

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