The term ____ means eating cells

a. phagocytosis
b. thrombosis

c. embolism

d. syneresis


a

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Connective tissue proper is divided into two broad categories: loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue. This classification is based upon the

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The muscle that inserts on the acromion and scapular spine is the

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