What is the function of skin dermal folds and deep skin creases?

What will be an ideal response


to accommodate for joint movement

Anatomy & Physiology

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Anatomy & Physiology

The folds of the inner membrane of a mitochondrion are called ____

a. lamellae b. cisternae c. processes d. cristae

Anatomy & Physiology

The structure of a capillary wall differs from that of a vein or artery because

A. the capillary wall has only two tunics. B. capillaries have more smooth muscle. C. capillary walls have only endothelium and a basement membrane. D. capillaries can constrict or dilate. E. capillaries are impermeable to all substances.

Anatomy & Physiology

Like all cells, the neurons' internal organization dictates its function. Neurons have relatively many mitochondria, an extensive network of rough endoplasmic reticulum and many clusters of ribosomes

These cellular features indicate all of the following EXCEPT ________. A) neurons produce many proteins B) neurons must meet a high demand for ATP C) neurons have a relatively high consumption of oxygen D) neurons have stable, relatively unchanging internal environments

Anatomy & Physiology