Most of the cells of the epidermis produce _____, a tough, fibrous protein that makes the skin surface durable and prevents water loss

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: keratin

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The subcutaneous tissue is a type of nerve tissue beneath the dermis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A Babinski's sign is reported as being either ________

A) a normal level or an elevated level B) positive or negative C) greater than normal or less than normal D) none of the above

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding determining percentage of body fat through hydrometry?

a. It requires drinking water with labeled isotopes. c. It relies on the three- or four-compartment model. b. It is used to measure body density. d. None of the choices (all are true).

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Which dye test is probably the best to use in ocular surface disorders

a) Fluoroscein b) Rose Bengal c) Lissamine green d) Indocyanine green

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