The pigment called ________ traps ultraviolet radiation from sunlight and prevents the radiation from harming structures in the underlying layers of skin.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


melanin

Melanin, which is produced by melanocytes, absorbs UV radiation from sunlight and prevents the radiation from harming structures in the underlying layers of skin.

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Failure to train paramedics in rescue awareness will eventually end in the injury or death of EMS personnel, patients, or both

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An infection that occurs within the spinal canal is known as a(n) ____.

A. spinal abscess B. diskitis C. epidural abscess D. osteo abscess

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Masticatory mucosa covers

the areas subject to stress. the tongue. the root of the tooth. the inside of the cheek.

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A pulse oximeter measures the level of oxygen in venous blood

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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