As Skin Cells Move Toward the Surface of the Body

question 51

Multiple Choice

As skin cells move toward the surface of the body, they produce a protein that reduces water loss. This process is called ________.

• A) pollination
• B) keratinization
• C) melaninization
• D) germination
• E) desquamation

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security representing ownership in a corporation, with rights to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Shares Outstanding

This key term represents the aggregate number of issued shares of a corporation held by investors, including restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Reverse Stock Split

A corporate action that reduces the number of a company's outstanding shares and increases the share price proportionately.

Shares Outstanding

The cumulative amount of shares of a company presently held by all shareholders, encompassing large quantities owned by institutional investors and private shares held by company insiders.