Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 50

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Lorenzo Valla

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Definitions:

Cancerous

Cancerous refers to cells that are malignant and have the potential to invade tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and polysaccharides that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Collagen And Elastin

Key proteins in the body's connective tissues; collagen provides structural support and tensile strength, while elastin gives tissues their elasticity.

Calcium And Phosphorus

Essential minerals that play crucial roles in bone health, among other physiological functions in the body.