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Which direction term means toward the surface of the body?
 
  a. superior
  b. distal
  c. superficial
  d. deep

Question 2

Vitiligo is a reddening of the skin.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c
Explanation:
a. superior: pertaining to the upper part of the body
b. distal: away from the point of origin
c. superficial: correct
d. deep: far down from the surface

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Vitiligo is a whitening of the skin.


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