Which Term Means a Scraping Away of the Skin Surface

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which term means a scraping away of the skin surface by friction?

• A)cicatrix
• B)contusion
• C)abrasion
• D)keratosis

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Definitions:

Decreased Dopamine

A condition where there is a lower level of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, in the body.

Electrical Stimulation

A therapeutic or experimental technique involving the application of electrical current to stimulate nerves, muscles, or specific areas of the brain.

Mental Illness

Often used to convey the same meaning as psychological abnormality, but implies a medical rather than a psychological cause.

Older People

Individuals who are in the later stages of their life, often considered to be those who are aged 65 years and older.