Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
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The smallest, basic, and structural component of the body is a cell. It is the basic functional unit of life. No organism can exist on this Earth without a cell. Thus, it is the fundamental unit. These cells perform the major functions of the body. The t…
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To determine: The general functions of connective tissue.

Concept introduction: The connective tissues are one of the most diverse and abundant types of tissue in the body. It consists of cells and extracellular matrices that function to support, protect, and bind organs. The connective tissue consists of three components namely fibers, ground substances, and cells.

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