Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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27) which of the following is not a property of muscle?

a) cells are non- elastic

b) cells are excitable 

c) cells are contractile 

d) cells are distensible

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