Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 11, Problem 3.5A
What special qualities, due to the presence of fibers, does the connective tissue of the dermis have?
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