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
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
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).
Which dye test is probably the best to use in ocular surface disorders
a) Fluoroscein b) Rose Bengal c) Lissamine green d) Indocyanine green