Question

question 10 which term describes the half-moon-shaped white region at the nail root? a lunula b cuticle c nail root d unguis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Lunula is the half - moon - shaped white area at the nail root.
• Option B: Cuticle is the thin layer of skin at the base of the nail, not the half - moon - shaped region.
• Option C: Nail root is the part under the skin where the nail starts to grow, not the visible half - moon - shaped region.
• Option D: Unguis is another term for the nail itself, not the specific half - moon - shaped area.

Answer:

A. lunula