How does the skin help to regulate body temperature?

What will be an ideal response?

? added layer of insulation when exposed to cold
? increased sweat gland activity when exposed to heat

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Which of the following is a fracture in the bony structures of the spine that occurs most often in young athletes and most frequently involves the fifth lumbar vertebra?

A. Apophysitis B. Lumbar spinal stenosis C. Avulsion fracture D. Spondylolysis

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A new government regulation decreases the time that a bank can hold a check before clearing it. This shortens the average float by two days. Under which circumstance will this cause a loss of revenue for a healthcare business?

A. When it writes checks from an account that pays interest B. When it deposits checks from customers in an account that pays no interest C. When it deposits checks from customers in an account that pays interest D. When it receives as payment a high number of NSF checks

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