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JMatthes

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on: Aug 20, 2018
What is the term for the type of tissue in the human body that provides a protective layer on skin and the lining of body cavities?
 a. Epithelial
  b. Connective
  c. Muscle
  d. Neural

Question 2

By detecting an imbalance, communicating information about this imbalance, and responding to this imbalance, the body is able to maintain _____.
 a. growth
  b. homeostasis
  c. mental acuity
  d. gastric motility


Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


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