Dead skin cells are shed in thick sheets because the strong links are held together by anchoring junctions called__________.

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Question 1 of 5

Dead skin cells are shed in thick sheets because the strong links are held together by anchoring junctions called__________.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Desmosomes provide strong adhesion between cells.

Question 2 of 5

The study of tissue is called __________.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Histology is the study of tissues.

Question 3 of 5

Plasma cells produce Histamine

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Plasma cells produce antibodies, not histamine.

Question 4 of 5

Each of the following statements concerning the plasmalemma is true, EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The plasmalemma is an obligatory cell component, so statement E is false while others are true characteristics of the plasmalemma.

Question 5 of 5

An example of a secondary cartilaginous joint is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The manubrio-sternal joint is a secondary cartilaginous joint.

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