MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a spoon nail?
A
a nail that turns white accept for one pink strip
B
an indentation in the center of your nail/a line
C
nails that become seperated from your skin
D
soft nails that scoop down in the center
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spoon nails (koilonychia) are soft nails that look scooped out. The depression usually is large enough to hold a drop of liquid. Often, spoon nails are a sign of iron deficiency anemia or a liver condition known as hemochromatosis, in which your body absorbs too much iron from the food you eat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soft or weak These nails break easily or bend before snapping. Soft nails might be caused by overexposure to moisture or chemicals-think detergent, cleaning fluids, nail treatments, and nail polish remover. Weak nails might also be associated with a deficiency in B vitamins, calcium, iron, or fatty acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -The opposite of spoon nails, clubbed nails curve outward and bubble up, Dr. D’Angelantonio says.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beau’s lines are horizontal ridges or dents in one or more of your fingernails or toenails. They’re a sign that an illness, injury or skin condition interrupted your nail growth. Treating the underlying cause will allow new, smooth nails to grow again.

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