Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Josie reassures her mother that the tattoo she received at the tattoo parlor will eventually disappear. She knows this because she has learned in biology class that skin cells are shed every four weeks. Is Josie correct?
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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