Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10.6, Problem 34CC
Draw a map or diagram to explain phototransduction. Start with bleaching and end with release of neurotransmitter.
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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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