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Chapter 4, Problem 2CT
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To explain: The reason why the patient who is suffering from scurvy tend to lose teeth, and the reason why the wounds heal much slowly than normal.
Introduction: The lack of vitamin C leads to the disease scurvy. This disease has various symptoms such as weakness, tired feelings, and sore legs and arms. The severity of this disease may lead to gum diseases, reduced RBC cells, changes to hairs, and bleeding from the skin.
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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Ch. 4 - Most has collagen and elastin fibers. a. muscle...Ch. 4 - __________, a specialized connective tissue, is...Ch. 4 - ______tissue detects and integrates information...Ch. 4 - _______can shorten (contract). a. Muscle tissue b....Ch. 4 - After you eat too many carbohydrates and proteins,...Ch. 4 - The bodys internal environment consists of______....Ch. 4 - In______, physical and chemical aspects of the...Ch. 4 - _______detect specific environmental changes,...Ch. 4 - Prob. 10SQCh. 4 - In people who have the genetic disorder anhidrotic...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2CTCh. 4 - The man pictured in Figure 4.17 wears skin...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4CTCh. 4 - Prob. 5CT
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