Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Hardened and Thickened

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a Hardened and thickened area of skin resulting from persistent pressure and friction?

• A)callus
• B)blister
• C)wart
• D)papule
• E)fever blister

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Definitions:

Fossilization

The process by which living organisms are preserved as fossils, including permineralization, cast and mold formation, and amber entrapment.

Isotopic Ages

The determination of the age of a material based on the decay rate of its radioactive isotopes, crucial for understanding geological and archaeological timelines.

Crosscutting Dike

A geological feature where a body of igneous rock cuts across the structure of adjacent rocks, indicating it is younger.

Paleozoic

An era of geological time from about 541 to 252 million years ago, marked by the development of abundant marine life and the first appearance of life on land.