Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 2MC
Adult cell types you might expect to have gap junctions include
a. skeletal muscle.
c. heart muscle.
b. bone.
d. smooth muscle.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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