The usual period of time that elapses between the formation of a new epidermal cell and the sloughing of its residue from the skin surface is:
a. 4 weeks. c. 3 months.
b. 24 hours. d. 72 hours.
ANS: A
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A Correct: New epidermal cells and the sloughing of cell residue occurs every 28 days.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate time frame.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate time frame.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate time frame.
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