Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 5, Problem 20RQ
In general, skin cancers ________.
- are easily treatable and not a major health concern
- occur due to poor hygiene
- can be reduced by limiting exposure to the sun
- affect only the epidermis
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