In response to severe injuries or burns, the body may repair itself by producing scar tissue to fill the damaged area. This process is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


fibrosis

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A) electrical signals B) pressure gradients C) and secreting chemical messengers

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

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The descending limb of the nephron loop ________

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