How Often Should a Woman Do a Shower Self-Examination of Her

question 37

Multiple Choice

How often should a woman do a shower self-examination of her breasts for lumps,knots,or changes?

• A) daily
• B) once a week
• C) once a month
• D) once every 6 months
• E) once a year

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, acting as a barrier against environmental threats.

Apocrine Sweat Glands

Specialized sweat glands that usually open into hair follicles, found primarily in the underarms and genital area, secreting a milky sweat that can produce body odor when broken down by bacteria.

Eccrine Sweat Glands

These are responsible for producing sweat to help cool the body and are found throughout most of the body's skin.

Function

An action or activity assigned to or expected from a person or thing.