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After spending several days at the beach, your friend returns with a tan.  What type of cell is responsible for this?

A disease causes osteoclasts to outpace osteoblasts.  Which is a potential effect?

Where might you find a tissue that’s primary role is to protect from abrasion?

A joint is best defined as:

You are examining a joint with a synovial cavity that allows free movement.  Which of the following terms describe this joint? Select ALL that apply:

You are treating a patient with third-degree burns on their anterior trunk and anterior head and neck.  In addition, they have second-degree burns on their anterior left arm.  What portion of the patient’s body has burns that cannot heal on their own?

Which connective tissue makes up tendons?

Explain how the structural and functional classification of joints are different. 

You are viewing a layer of skin primarily made up of areolar connective tissue.  Which layer are you viewing?

You are examining a membrane that secretes fluid to reduce friction between the heart and surrounding tissues.  What type of membrane is this?