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The First Vertebrates to Evolve Lacked Jaws and Had Skeletons

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The first vertebrates to evolve lacked jaws and had skeletons made from a strong flexible tissue called cartilage.As shown in the figure below,________ are a modern example of this ancient group of vertebrates known as jawless fishes. The first vertebrates to evolve lacked jaws and had skeletons made from a strong flexible tissue called cartilage.As shown in the figure below,________ are a modern example of this ancient group of vertebrates known as jawless fishes.   A)  Amphibians B)  Reptiles C)  Ray-finned fishes D)  Lampreys


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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.

Plasma Membranes

The lipid bilayer surrounding a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

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