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lb_gilbert

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A pigment that gives color to the skin is called:
 
  A) keratin.
  B) melanin.
  C) melanoma.
  D) corneum.

Question 2

The skin is essentially composed of two layers, known as the:
 
  A) epidermis and subcutaneous.
  B) epidermis and papillary.
  C) epidermis and dermis.
  D) epidermis and reticular.



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tashiedavis420

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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Keratin is a hard substance in dry skin.
B) Correct.
C) Melanoma is a black malignant tumor.
D) The corneum is the outer layer of the epidermis.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) The subcutaneous layer supports, nourishes, insulates, and cushions the skin but is not part of it.
B) The papillary layer is only part of the dermis layer.
C) Correct.
D) The reticular layer is only a part of the dermis layer.




lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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