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What is the role of the eponychium?
What is the role of the eponychium?
- To produce new nail cells
- To protect the nail matrix and nail bed (correct)
- To form a protective barrier beneath the free edge of the nail
- To promote healthy nail growth
Where is the lunula located?
Where is the lunula located?
- Near the cuticle, at the base of the nail (correct)
- At the free edge of the nail
- Beneath the nail root
- At the junction between the fingertip and the underside of the nail plate
What is the function of the hyponychium?
What is the function of the hyponychium?
- To form a protective barrier beneath the free edge of the nail
- To produce new nail cells
- To serve as a protective barrier, preventing debris and microorganisms from entering beneath the nail (correct)
- To protect the nail matrix and nail bed
What is responsible for the production of new nail cells?
What is responsible for the production of new nail cells?
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How does age influence nail growth rates?
How does age influence nail growth rates?
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What is the main purpose of nails?
What is the main purpose of nails?
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How long does it take for a child's nail to grow out completely?
How long does it take for a child's nail to grow out completely?
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During which phase does the nail growth slow down?
During which phase does the nail growth slow down?
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What should the surface of healthy nails be like?
What should the surface of healthy nails be like?
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What happens to old nail cells during the Telogen (Rest) Phase?
What happens to old nail cells during the Telogen (Rest) Phase?
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