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tnt_battle

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A temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and red perimeter, is called a wheal.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which skin lesion is elevated and is semisolid or contains some fluid?
 
  A) pustule
  B) macule
  C) cyst
  D) fissure



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taylorsonier

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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) A pustule is elevated but contains pus, not fluid.
B) A macule is not elevated.
C) Correct A cyst is an elevated mound that is semisolid or partly fluid filled.
D) A fissure is not elevated.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


rleezy04

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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