10 Questions
What is the primary function of the connective tissues in the body?
To repair damaged or dead tissue
What is the process by which cells divide to form new cells after injury?
Mitosis
Which type of tissue is specifically mentioned in the passage as being able to repair itself?
Epithelial and connective tissues
What is the role of collagen fibers in the repair process?
They provide structural support to the injured area
What is the main purpose of the repair process described in the passage?
To replace damaged or dead tissue
What is the primary function of the body's cells mentioned in the passage?
To repair themselves when injured or damaged
What type of tissue is specifically mentioned in the passage as being able to repair itself?
Epithelial and connective tissues
What is the role of collagen fibers in the repair process described in the passage?
They activate when injury occurs and fill with fibrous connective tissues
What is the main purpose of the repair process described in the passage?
To replace damaged or dead tissue
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the repair process described in the passage?
The pH of body fluids is regulated
Learn about physiology, the study of the functions and processes of the body, with a focus on characteristics of life and homeostasis. Explore internal factors such as growth, secretion of hormones and digestion of foods that play a role in maintaining internal balance.
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