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Touch and pressure are sensed by:

Why might a third-degree burn injury be painless to a patient?

Tendons and ligaments are composed of this type of tissue, which resists pulling and tearing in one direction:

Which of the following are considered connective tissue? Mark all that apply.

This connective tissue consists of cells and platelets in a fluid matrix.

These fibers found within connective tissue are thin and form webby, supportive networks within tissues.  Many are found in walls of the spleen, the liver, and lymphatic organs.

After repair, connective tissues often contain a greater amount of fibers and are less flexible than the original.  This type of replacement tissue is called:

Which of these is NOT a membrane protein function?

Which of these is the biggest difference between the papillary and reticular sublayers of the dermis?

Which of the following is the main difference between thick and thin skin?