Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 7RQ
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The two major components and the subclasses of each component of the extracellular matrix.
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Connective tissues are the most dominating type of tissues in the body. Majority of the skin is made up of connective tissues. These connective tissues are categorized into four major classes: connective tissue proper, bone tissues, cartilage, and blood. These tissues serve very important rules. They help the body in supporting and binding procedures, in the protection, insulation process, and in the transportation of the various substances inside the body.
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Chapter 4 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 4 - Prob. 1RQCh. 4 - 2. An epithelium that has several layers, with an...Ch. 4 - 4. The gland type that secretes products such as...Ch. 4 - 5. The membrane which lines body cavities that...Ch. 4 - 6. Scar tissue is a variety of (a) epithelium, (b)...Ch. 4 - 7. Define tissue.
Ch. 4 - 8. Name four important functions of epithelial...Ch. 4 - 10. Explain the functional classification of...Ch. 4 - 11. Provide examples from the body that illustrate...Ch. 4 - 12. Name the primary cell type in connective...
Ch. 4 - Prob. 13RQCh. 4 - Prob. 7RQCh. 4 - 15. Name the specific connective tissue type found...Ch. 4 - 16. What is the function of macrophages?
Ch. 4 - 17. Differentiate between the roles of neurons and...Ch. 4 - 18. Compare and contrast skeletal, cardiac, and...Ch. 4 - 19. Describe the process of tissue repair, making...Ch. 4 - 20. Indicate which primary tissue classes derive...Ch. 4 - 21. In what ways are adipose tissue and bone...Ch. 4 - 1. John sustained a severe injury during football...Ch. 4 - 2. The epidermis (epithelium of the cutaneous...Ch. 4 - 4. In adults, over 90% of all cancers are either...Ch. 4 - Prob. 24RQCh. 4 - 6. Mrs. Delancy went to the local meat market and...
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