Scientists Believe There Are Roughly 1

question 39

True/False

Scientists believe there are roughly 1.5 million species of plants and animals, most of which have not been named.

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs and other body structures, composed of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.

Fibrosis

The formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue in a reparative or reactive process.

Smooth Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of smooth muscles, which helps maintain functions like blood pressure and digestion.

Action Potentials

Short-lasting events in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, following a consistent trajectory.