The Maxilla Consists of a Body and ____________ Processes

question 15

Short Answer

The maxilla consists of a body and ____________ processes.

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Definitions:

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells that create a waterproof barrier to prevent leaking of extracellular fluid.

Functional Structures

Physical or organizational forms designed specifically to achieve a particular purpose or perform a specific task efficiently.

Organ

In multicelled organisms, a structure that consists of tissues engaged in a collective task.

Fibroblasts

Cells in connective tissue that produce collagen and other fibers.