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Do skin cancers originate in the stratum cornerman cells? Defend your answer.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter12: Body Defenses

Section12.7: External Defenses

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