_____Refers to Factors That Distort the Way the Independent Variable

question 20

Short Answer

_____refers to factors that distort the way the independent variable affects the dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Elastin Fibers

Protein fibers found in connective tissue that allow tissues to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Hyperextensible Joints

Joints that move beyond the normal range of motion due to loose ligaments, often associated with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Calcified Matrix

The part of a tissue that has been hardened by the deposition of calcium salts.

Osteoblasts

Osteoblasts are specialized cells responsible for bone formation, playing a critical role in the growth, maintenance, and repair of bone tissue.