An oily substance called ________ is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and is eventually deposited onto skin to keep it soft as well.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sebum
Sebum is an oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands that keeps hairs and skin soft and pliable.
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Calculate the following dosages by using dimensional analysis. An IV additive order is for calcium gluconate 0.93 mEq. Calcium gluconate is available 0.465 mEq / mL. How many mL should the technician add to the IV solution?A. 1 mLB. 2 mLC. 3 mLD. 5 mL
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