List the four basic tissue types, and describe the functions of each
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The four basic tissue types are epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue. Epithelial tissue covers exposed surfaces, lines passageways, and forms secretory glands. Connective tissue fills spaces, provides support, and stores energy. Muscle tissue contracts to produce movement. Nervous tissue propagates electrical impulses and carries information.
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A) simple branched alveolar B) compound tubular C) compound tubuloalveolar D) compound alveolar
The major blood vessels that supply the skin lie between the dermis and the epidermis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes a hormone when blood pressure is low. 2. The juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes a hormone that causes dilation of blood vessels. 3. Filtration and secretion occur in different parts of the nephron. 4. Filtration and secretion in the nephron move solutes in opposite directions. 5. Secretion usually occurs in the distal convoluted tubule and the collecting tubule.
____________________ corpuscles are rapidly adapting and sensitive to light, fluttering touch, such as tickling with a feather
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