Discuss the structure and mobility of fibrous joints

What will be an ideal response?


In general, fibrous joints are held together by dense regular collagenous connective tissue which contains fibers of the tough protein collagen. No joint space is present. Collagen fibers lend stability to these joints, but permit little, if any, motion.

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In the visual pathway,

a. fibers from the medial side of a retina pass to the opposite side of the brain b. fibers from the lateral side of a retina pass to the opposite side of the brain c. fibers from the medial side of the retina pass to the same side of the brain d. both a and b are true e. both b and c are true

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which ear component tells your brain that you are standing on your head?

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