You are reading a surgeon’s operative report. The first inci…
You are reading a surgeon’s operative report. The first incision was made in the right anterior sternal region, 3 centimeters inferior to the cervical region. The cut extended vertically in an inferior direction, ending 2 centimeters superior to the umbilical region. Which of these incisions on the body diagram match the surgeon’s description on the operative report?
Read DetailsEstrogen has a significant influence on skin biology and str…
Estrogen has a significant influence on skin biology and structure, particularly on epidermal keratinocytes, dermal fibroblasts, melanocytes, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands. Threshold levels of estrogen, in fact, are hypothesized to be critical for maintenance of skin integrity. A loss of estrogen accompanies menopause in women. Where in the skin would you find this list of cells, structures, and glands?
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