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Please name the subcategory of supportive connective tissue that is designed to support weight, is made rigid by calcium, resists shattering, is made up of osteocytes, and covered by periosteum. 

The central principle of anatomy and physiology is

Which of the four basic tissue types cover exposes surfaces, line internal passageways, and form glands? 

Stratified Squamous epithelia protects against mechanical stress and contains keratin that adds strength and water resistance. Name an example of where stratified squamous epithelia can be found in the body. 

Supportive Connective Tissues contains two subcategories (cartilage and bone). Which of the following is NOT a type of cartilage?  

Holocrine secretion is released by cells bursting, killing gland cells, and gland cells being replaced by stem cells. Holocrine secretions can be found in sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles. 

Defense cells that are nucleated and defend the body from infection and disease are called/named?

Which type of fat is considered most common, provides insulation, stores fat, and absorbs shocks?

Identify the branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions. 

Water loss via diffusion across the stratum corneum and evaporation from the skin is considered ________ perspiration.