Question
What is meant by shear? Choose 1 Skin has all hair removed Skin is kept in wet conditions Tissue is compressed downwards only Tissues are stretched in different directions
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Explanation
Shear in the context of biological or medical terminology refers to the intensity or extent of differential forces acting on different parts of a substance or tissue. A simple example of shear is when a piece of material fixed at one side is subjected to a parallel force on the opposite side—it is approximately 'torqued' at an intensity commensurate to the properties of the material and the exerted force.