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Permanent Wrinkling of Skin Is Usually Due to Changes Caused

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Permanent wrinkling of skin is usually due to changes caused by excessive exposure to __________.


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Loose Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue characterized by an abundance of ground substance, which supports organs and fills spaces between them.

Fibroblasts

A type of cell in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers.

Macrophages

Immune cells that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Stores Minerals

"Stores minerals" refers to the body's capacity to retain various essential minerals within bones and other tissues, serving as reserves for maintaining physiological functions and structural integrity.

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