Whether Skeletal Remains Are of a Man or a Woman

question 38

Short Answer

Whether skeletal remains are of a man or a woman can be determined by examining the ____________.

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

A type of cell junction made of protein that connects the cytoskeletons of adjacent cells in a tissue.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronized contraction of the heart.

Contraction

The process of muscle fibers shortening and generating force, resulting in the movement or stabilization of parts of the body.