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jessicacav

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A keloid is an abnormally large scar due to an overproduction of ________.
 
  A) keratin
  B) elastin
  C) sebum
  D) collagen

Question 2

Abnormally slow skeletal muscle movements associated with Parkinson's disease are known as ________.
 
  A) dyskinesia
  B) ataxia
  C) hyperkinesis
  D) bradykinesia



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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) A keloid does not contain keratin.
B) A keloid does not contain elastin (elastic fibers).
C) A keloid does not contain sebum (oil).
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Dyskinesia means condition of difficult movement.
B) Ataxia means condition of being without coordination.
C) Hyperkinesis means condition of more than normal movement.
D) Correct Brady- means slow and kines/o- means movement.





 

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