Friday Pop Quiz 12/26/2025
What is the underlying gene defect for this transgrediens form of palmoplanter keratoderma?
A. SLURP-1
B. TOC gene
C. Plakoglobin
D. Keratin type 1
E. Keratin type 9
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What is the underlying gene defect for this transgrediens form of palmoplanter keratoderma?
A. SLURP-1
B. TOC gene
C. Plakoglobin
D. Keratin type 1
E. Keratin type 9
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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*Brand partners had no involvement in the content of the questions or answers. … 
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Which of the following best describes the image of the bottom of this foot?
A. Pitted keratolysis
B. Tinea pedis
C. Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma
D. Basal cell nevus syndrome
E. Arsenical keratosis
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