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fagboi

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Small red or purple spots in the skin or mucosa tissue are ____________.
 a. ecchymoses
  b. petechiae
  c. patches
  d. ulcers

Question 2

A spot of different texture or color on the skin is a(n) ____________.
 a. macule
  b. petechiae
  c. patch
  d. ulcer


tashiedavis420

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
RATIONALE: Small red or purple spots in the skin or mucosa tissue are petechiae.

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: A spot of different texture or color on the skin is a macule.


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