Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin disease in which dead skin cells cannot be naturally shed, causing thick, itchy scales to form in the affected areas. The layer of skin that is not shedding naturally is the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
stratum corneum
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A) Oligodendrocytes B) Ependymal cells C) Astrocytes D) Microglia
Which of the following components of the nucleus is composed of DNA?
A) nuclear pores B) nuclear lamina C) nuclear envelope D) chromatin
The purpose of the fluid in the pleural cavity is to __________.
a. provide lubrication for diaphragmatic constriction b. allow for the exchange of electrolytes during respiratory movements c. reduce friction between the parietal and visceral pleura d. provide a medium for the exchange of O2 and CO2
Active transport, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis all directly require the expenditure of metabolic energy.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)