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Elodia [21]
2 years ago
10

Stretch marks are the result of tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue, elastin, and collagen.

What is this region of the integumentary system called
Biology
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Vesnalui [34]2 years ago
3 0

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The answer correct body temperature.

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