An autoimmune disorder that causes the skin and internal organs to become progressively hardened is called ________
A) xeroderma
B) acne vulgaris
C) scleroderma
D) acne rosacea
C
Explanation: A) Xeroderma has dry skin, not hard skin.
B) This does not describe acne vulgaris.
C) Correct!
D) This does not describe acne rosacea.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) pulmonary embolism B) tuberculosis C) pleural effusion D) pneumothorax
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Malignant tumor of the prostate gland: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word