Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 14RQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Tissues are the collection of specific type of cells and its product that are specialized in performing particular tasks. Mainly there are four types of basic tissues found in human bodies. And as the human ages the tissues are also changes due to various reasons.
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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