Scientists, studying skin microbes, have identified three unique strains of the bacterium P. acnes., all of which are found on the skin
These bacteria break down fats, resulting an a low skin pH. This low pH is alkaline in nature and makes the environment unfavorable to invading bacteria.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
FALSE
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-anatomy -endocrinology -physiology -cytology
The inability to either recognize or understand the meaning of various stimuli is termed
A. hemiballismus. B. agnosia. C. ataxia. D. dyslexia. E. aprosodia.
Sucrose is hydrolyzed by sucrase into glucose and
A) glucose. B) lactose. C) fructose. D) maltose. E) galactose.
The large surface area of the inside of the small intestine means that this structure is
?A. well adapted for its physiological role in absorption.?B. derived from an embryological structure that served a different function.?C. anatomically complex but physiologically simple.?D. maladaptive in that it harbors bacteria.