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deesands

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical term for skin tags is:
 
  A) callus.
  B) lentigo.
  C) acrochordon.
  D) bulla.

Question 2

The absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes is called:
 
  A) albinism.
  B) anhidrosis.
  C) avulsion.
  D) alopecia


mathjasmine

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

C
Explanation: A) A callus is hardened skin.
B) A lentigo is a flat, brownish spot on the skin.
C) Correct.
D) A bulla is a large blister.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Anhidrosis is absence of sweating.
C) Avulsion is tearing off of a body structure.
D) Alopecia is a type of baldness.


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