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What is the role of ATP in the cell?

List and describe the components of a feedback loop.

How do neurons and neuroglial cells differ in their functions as part of nervous tissue?

What varies from one isotope of an element to another isotope of the same element?

Both cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue possess intercalated discs and branched, uninucleate cells.

Discuss why anatomical position is used.

Explain how gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy differ.

Heather damaged cartilage in her joint while exercising. She learned that she will have to wait a few months before returning to physical activity. Discuss why you think cartilage, in general, is slow to heal based on your knowledge of cartilage structure.

Through the microscope, you notice a tissue that has an apical surface, multiple layers, and flattened cells near the apical surface. Determine both the general and specific type of tissue you have observed and explain how you came to your conclusion.

Cindy had liposuction to remove adipose tissue years ago. However, she has since gained back nearly all the weight lost through the procedure. She does not understand why she gained weight since she learned that adipocytes lack the ability to divide in adults. Speculate on a reason why she gained weight.