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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 5 The Integumentary System

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following statements is true?

A) Melanoma is the most common form of skin cancer.
B) Squamous cell carcinoma is the most likely form of skin cancer to metastasize.
C) Basal cell carcinoma rarely metastasizes.
D) Skin color and family history are not risk factors for skin cancer.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Calluses form in areas that

A) have excessive blood flow
B) have insufficient nerve supply
C) are subject to friction
D) undergo slowed rate of mitosis

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is characteristic of the growth of a scalp hair?

A) continuous steady growth until the hair is shed and replaced by a new hair
B) alternating growth phases and resting phases throughout the life of the hair
C) a resting phase followed by a growth phase, which lasts until the hair is shed and replaced by a new hair
D) a growth phase followed by a resting phase, which lasts until the hair is shed and replaced by a new hair

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