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Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
sagittal
When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, what color would the skin appear?
bluish
When the skin is injured, inflammation follows. One effect of this response is that it __________.
carries defensive cells to the area
Which anatomical position is the nose compared to the ears?
anterior
The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature by __________.
dilating or constricting blood vessels in the skin
these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin?
melanin
Which tissue is located in the brain and the spinal cord?
nervous
type of burn involves the epidermis and dermis but does not affect muscles or bones?
second-degree
The causes of eczema are __________.
mostly unknown
Which type of tissue covers the body and most organs?
epithelial
When put in water, __________ release positively or negatively charged ions.
electrolytes
Cellulitis is an inflammation of connective tissues in skin caused by __________.
bacteria
In the anatomical position, the body is __________.
standing with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward
Which of the following causes herpes simplex?
a virus
Substances "spread out" by __________.
diffusion
Which anatomical position are the fingers compared to the elbow?
distal
