Constant Exposure of Skin to Friction Stimulates the Formation of a Callus,which

question 53

Multiple Choice

Constant exposure of skin to friction stimulates the formation of a callus,which is the thickening of the _____ of the epidermis.

• A)stratum basale
• B)stratum spinosum
• C)stratum granulosum
• D)stratum lucidum
• E)stratum corneum

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Folic Acid

A B-vitamin essential for red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function.

Vitamin B12

An essential nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells; also known as cobalamin.

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