When Muscles Underlying the Skin Contract, the Intervening ________ Tissue

question 66

Short Answer

When muscles underlying the skin contract, the intervening ________ tissue stretches so that the muscles can move independently, without pulling against the skin.

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Definitions:

Rhizome

Stem that grows horizontally along or under the ground.

Underground Stem

A type of stem that grows horizontally below the soil surface, such as a tuber or rhizome, playing a crucial role in vegetative reproduction.

Corm

A swollen underground stem or base serving as a storage organ, used by some plants to survive winter or drought conditions.

Underground Stem

A type of stem that grows below the surface of the soil, helping in vegetative reproduction and nutrient storage, as seen in tubers and rhizomes.