Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Richa lost two points on her anatomy exam because she couldn’t answer why one type of muscle fiber is red in color, while another type is pale. Explain to her the reason behind the difference in color.
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