Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321918758
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 15SAE
Describe the structure and function of plasma membrane proteins in tight junctions, desmosomes, and gap junctions.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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