Comparing thick skin and thin skin:
thin skin has five strata
thin and thick skin have abundant hair follicles
thick contains a stratum lucidum, corneum & granulosum
thick is more widely distributed than thin
The Correct Answer is C
A. thin skin has five strata
Thin skin has only four strata and lacks the stratum lucidum, which is present only in thick skin (e.g., palms and soles).
B. thin and thick skin have abundant hair follicles
Thick skin lacks hair follicles entirely. Hair is present only in thin skin.
C. thick contains a stratum lucidum, corneum & granulosum
These three layers are prominent in thick skin, providing extra protection in high-friction areas like palms and soles.
D. thick is more widely distributed than thin
Thin skin is more widely distributed over the body. Thick skin is limited to palms and soles.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. edema
Edema involves fluid accumulation and can contribute to swelling and immune cell movement, but it does not directly wall off the injury site.
B. vasodilation of blood vessels
Vasodilation increases blood flow to bring immune cells and nutrients, but does not physically isolate the injury.
C. formation of a clot
A blood clot forms a physical barrier that helps prevent the spread of pathogens and walls off the injury.
D. all of the above
While A and B support inflammation and healing, only C directly achieves the goal of physically walling off the injured area. Therefore, "all of the above" is in
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. parathyroid hormone is released, decreasing osteoclast activity
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released when calcium levels are low, not high. Also, PTH increases, not decreases, osteoclast activity to raise serum calcium.
B. calcitonin hormone is released, increasing osteoclast activity
Calcitonin is released during high calcium levels, but it works to decrease osteoclast activity, not increase it.
C. parathyroid hormone is released, increasing osteoclast activity
This would occur in response to low calcium, which is not the case here. Mary has excess calcium.
D. calcitonin hormone is released, decreasing osteoclast activity
With elevated calcium levels, the thyroid gland releases calcitonin, which works to inhibit osteoclasts to reduce calcium release from bone, helping to restore balance.
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