The ____________________ is the layer of the skin without a direct blood supply and it serves as a nonspecific barrier to foreign particles entering the body

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


epidermis

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a. palpation b. radiology c. inspection d. auscultation

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Which one of the following choices includes three descriptions that are consistent with each other (that is, that describe the same type of chemical reaction)?

A.   Anabolic, dehydration, endergonic B.   Exchange, hydrolysis, endergonic C.   Catabolic, dehydration, irreversible D.   Metabolic, synthesis, exergonic E.   Anabolic, catabolic, dehydration

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Calcium and sodium ions are in a higher concentration in the ECF than in the cytosol, whereas potassium and chloride ions are in a higher concentration in the cytosol

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the corpus callosum composed of?

A. Ascending fibers B. Short association fibers C. Projection fibers D. Commissural fibers E. Long association fibers

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