Tough Ropelike Filaments That Stabilize Cell Structure and Resist Tension

question 41

Short Answer

Tough ropelike filaments that stabilize cell structure and resist tension are called _______ filaments.

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Definitions:

Vagina

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in females, part of the female reproductive system.

Fallopian Tube

Part of the female reproductive system, a pair of tubes leading from the ovaries to the uterus, responsible for transporting eggs and the site of fertilization.

Oviduct

A tube through which eggs pass from an ovary to the uterus, present in female vertebrates; also known as a fallopian tube in humans.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for potential pregnancy.