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sabina

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Abnormal, white, depigmented patches of skin interspersed with normal skin are characteristic of which skin disease?
 
  A) albinism
  B) pustules
  C) pallor
  D) vitiligo

Question 2

The skin contains sensory receptors for pain, temperature, and touch.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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patma1981

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Albinism is an overall abnormal depigmentation (not just patches).
B) Pustules have a white top because of pus, not because of depigmentation.
C) Pallor is an abnormal paleness because of lack of blood flow, not depigmentation.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

True




sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


shailee

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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