Durable intercellular connections that are abundant between cells in the superficial layers of the skin are called
A) tight junctions.
B) gap junctions.
C) desmosomes.
D) CAMS.
E) proteoglycans.
C) desmosomes
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A. kinetic energy B. potential energy C. mechanical work D. mechanical power
The vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius muscles insert on the ________
A. patella and tibial tuberosity of the tibia B. superior margin of the acetabulum C. greater trochanter of the femur D. linea aspera of the femur
Indicate which of the following are functions of mitosis. select all that apply.
a) it repairs damaged tissues b) it produces gametes like eggs or sperm cells c) it replaces the cells that die with ones d) it allows development of an individual, composed of some 50 trillion cells, from a one-celled fertilized egg e) it allows growth of all tissues and organs after birth
Jason fractured his pisiform bone in an accident. What part of his body is injured?
A) shoulder B) leg C) ankle D) skull E) wrist