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________ are pigmented epidermal cells that produce a dark brown or black pigment.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A patient with phlebitis has ________.
 
  A) a thrombus
  B) varicose veins
  C) high blood pressure
  D) inflammation of a vein



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Answer to Question 1

Melanocytes

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Phleb/o- does not mean thrombus (blood clot).
B) This does not describe phlebitis.
C) This describes hypertension, not phlebitis.
D) Correct Phleb/o- means vein.




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