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Brittanyd9008

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The thicker layer of the skin is the ________.
 
  A) epidermis
  B) dermis
  C) subcutaneous
  D) collagen

Question 2

The combining form ven/o- means ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


dyrone

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The epidermis is very thin.
B) Correct
C) The subcutaneous tissue is not part of the skin.
D) Collagen is a fiber, not a layer.

Answer to Question 2

vein


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