Which Is the Term for a Sharply Elevated, Irregularly Shaped

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which is the term for a sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar caused by excessive collagen during tissue repair?

• A) keloid
• B) nevus
• C) pediculosis
• D) verruca

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Experimental Research

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Independent Variable

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Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Measured Variable

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