The durable protein that makes the epidermis waterproof and resistant to bacteria and viruses is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
keratin
Keratin, which is produced by keratinocytes in the epidermis, is a durable protein that makes the epidermis waterproof and resistant to bacteria and viruses.
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a. Voice box b. Adam's apple c. Epiglottis d. Cricoid cartilage
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The reimbursement method RBRVS uses RVUs to determine how much the allowed amounts are for each procedure or service. RVU stands for:
a. Reasonable Variable Unit. b. Reliable Variations and Uniformity. c. Resources Valuation Unity. d. Relative Value Unit.
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