Which of the following structures found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?

a) Tactile epithelial cells (Merkel cells)
b) Sebaceous glands
c) Sweat glands
d) Nails
e) Fingerprints


Answer: c

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

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is the primary factor in the maintenance of a cell's negative charge during resting membrane potential?

A) sodium-potassium pump B) voltage-gated channels C) ligand-gated channels D) leak channels

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How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

A) 31 B) 8 C) 12 D) 5

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