function of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
What will be an ideal response?
protection and waterproofing
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a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E
Collagenous fibers are very abundant in ________.
A. tendons, ligaments, and the deeper portion of the skin B. areolar tissue, tongue, and bones C. blood and hyaline cartilage D. blood, adipose tissue, and osseous tissue E. ligaments, bones, and the most superficial portion of the skin
Which of the following situations increases the number of action potentials to the supraoptic region of the hypothalamus?
A. Increased blood velocity B. Decreased aldosterone secretion C. Decreased renin production D. Increased plasma osmolality E. Decreased plasma osmolality
The site of attachment of a muscle that does not move during contraction is identified as the ________.
A. tendon B. insertion C. ligament D. origin