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| The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, its functions, and diseases is: |
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| The largest organ of the human body is the: |
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| Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develope into a: |
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| The thinnest skin can be found on the: |
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| The outter most layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body is the: |
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| The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the: |
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| The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is known as the: |
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| The layer of the skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the: |
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| The clea, transparent layer just under the skin surface that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the: |
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| The layer that consists of cells that look like distinct granules and are pushed to the surface to replace cells that shed is the: |
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| The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called: |
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| The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the paractitioner is the: |
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| Afiber protein that is the principal componet of hair, skin, and nails is: |
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| The underlying or inner layer of the skin also called the derma corium, cutis, or true skin is the: |
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| The dermis layer is made up of two layers, wich are the: |
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| the deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the: |
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| Epidermal-dermal junction |
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| The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the: |
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| The fatty layer found below the dermis is the: |
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| The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person if frightened or cold is the: |
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| The layer of the dark skin of the dermis that houses the nerve ending that provides the bady with the sence of touch is found: |
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| The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color: |
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| The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is: |
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| A fiborous protein that gives the skin form and strength is: |
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