The dermis has two major layers. Which layer constitutes 80% of the dermis and is responsible for the tension lines in the skin?

A) the papillary layer
B) the subcutaneous layer
C) the reticular layer
D) the hypodermal layer


C

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Which of the following is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects upper and lower motor neurons causing skeletal muscle atrophy?

A) cerebral palsy B) stroke C) paralysis D) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis E) multiple sclerosis

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The synthesis of ________ depends on the penetration of ultraviolet light through the epidermis.

A. vitamin D B. keratin C. carotene D. collagen E. cholesterol

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The epimysium covering on the outside of the muscle can blend into cordlike ________ or sheetlike ________.

a. nephron and cilia
b. trachea and tendon

c. trachea and renal cortex
d. tendon and aponueroses
e. afferent and arteriole

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