Although skeletal muscle fibers cannot divide, new muscle fibers are produced through the division of ________, which are mesenchymal cells that persist in adult skeletal muscle.

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


satellite cells or myosatellite cells

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a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E

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A. Connective tissue B. Eye tissue C. Muscle tissue D. Epithelial tissue

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When food enters the stomach, mass movements are triggered in the colon primarily by the __________ reflex

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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