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What is the main function of the skin described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a function of hair in mammals?
What is the role of keratinized layers of the skin with respect to ultraviolet radiation?
How does the skin enable the body to exist in different water environments according to the text?
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What is the role of hair follicles in mammals?
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Why are hair filaments described as dead cells?
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What is the correct way to dry a dog's ear after a bath?
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What kind of worms look like dried rice under a dog's tail?
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What is a sebaceous cyst?
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Why does the quick of a dog's nail get longer if not trimmed regularly?
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How should you restrain a dog for nail trimming?
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What is the purpose of anal glands in dogs?
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What is the purpose of hand-plucking a dog's coat according to the text?
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When should a dog be hand-stripped or plucked according to the text?
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Why is it important for a groomer to prepare a dog by stripping it down to the skin before a show?
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What is the main advantage of hand-stripping a dog's coat as opposed to other grooming methods?
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Which type of breed is best suited for hand-stripping according to the text?
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Why must a dog's coat be evened-up regularly after being stripped down to the skin?
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What is the significance of lifting a dog off the table by the scruff of the neck?
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Why should minimal restraint be used when handling a dog?
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What should be ensured when using a muzzle on a dog?
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What is the recommended approach when handling an aggressive dog?
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What is the purpose of a catch pole in handling dogs?
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Why is it important to ensure someone has a firm hand on the dog when using grooming arms and nooses?
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What is the recommended frequency for checking the grease in the clipper?
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What should be done if the grease fails to come through the holes on the side of the Gear Post?
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How should the cutting blades be cleaned for better cutting performance and durability?
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What should be done if the blades of the clipper become jammed while cleaning?
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When re-attaching the blades after cleaning, what is recommended to ensure proper operation?
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What commercial product can be used liberally throughout the clipping procedure as mentioned in the text?
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