This Tough, Strong, Connective Tissue Is Found Directly Beneath the Epithelial

question 21

Multiple Choice

This tough, strong, connective tissue is found directly beneath the epithelial tissue of the skin. It is packed with collagen fibers that run in all different directions.

• A) dense elastic tissue
• B) dense regular
• C) bone (osseous tissue)
• D) dense irregular

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Definitions:

Fetal Hemoglobin

A type of hemoglobin found in fetal blood which efficiently carries oxygen from the placenta to the fetus.

Iron Intake

Iron intake refers to the consumption of iron, a crucial mineral necessary for the production of hemoglobin, through diet or supplements to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia.

Breast Milk

The milk produced by human breasts or mammary glands, specifically to feed infants and babies.

Active

Engaged in action; not passive, involving engagement in physical or mental activities.