The superficial region of the skin is the ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Answer: epidermis
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While assessing a patient, you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand, it remains peaked. This is a sign of
A) hydration intoxication. B) water intoxication. C) dehydration. D) advanced skin cancer. E) malfunctioning elastin.
Tendons, aponeuroses, and ligaments are all composed of ________ connective tissue, which contains tightly packed collagen fibers aligned parallel to applied forces
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects _________.
A) cytotoxic T cells. B) helper T cells. C) suppressor T cells. D) plasma cells. E) B cells.
Which unique connective tissue is composed of a fluid portion (plasma) and formed elements?
a. blood b. bone c. connective tissue proper d. cartilage