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Physiology Week 4-5
Question | Answer |
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The hair follicle is found in the | dermis. |
Which skin layer is called the barrier area | Stratum corneum |
The papillary layer of the dermis | produces the ridges that make fingerprints. |
Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? | Vitamin A, D, & K |
Which type of connective tissue helps newborns maintain body temperature by producing heat? | Brown fat |
The external portion of the bone is known as | Cortical bone |
Bones grow due to activity in the | Epiphyseal plates |
A person with a fractured patella would expect discomfort in the | knee |
The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called: | osteoclasts |
After the age of 50, the density of bone: | decreases slowly because of a shift in the remodeling activity |