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What is the main purpose of the nail?
What is the main purpose of the nail?
- To provide support for the fingers and toes (correct)
- To assist with physical activities
- To harden old nail cells
- To produce new nail cells
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?
- 3 months (correct)
- 2 months
- 1 year
- 6 months
What is the anagen phase responsible for?
What is the anagen phase responsible for?
- Slowing down nail growth
- Producing new nail cells
- Hardening old nail cells
- Determining the length of the nail (correct)
What is characteristic of healthy nails?
What is characteristic of healthy nails?
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During which phase does nail growth slow down?
During which phase does nail growth slow down?
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Which part of the nail serves as a protective barrier, preventing bacteria and debris from entering the matrix and nail bed?
Which part of the nail serves as a protective barrier, preventing bacteria and debris from entering the matrix and nail bed?
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Where is the nail matrix located?
Where is the nail matrix located?
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What plays a crucial role in promoting healthy nail growth by being essential to produce keratin, the protein that makes up nails?
What plays a crucial role in promoting healthy nail growth by being essential to produce keratin, the protein that makes up nails?
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Where is the hyponychium located?
Where is the hyponychium located?
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Which part of the nail is often colored or decorated with nail polish?
Which part of the nail is often colored or decorated with nail polish?
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