Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780135747100
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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To describe: Whether the surgeon is likely to operate the stomach or heart if he performs an invasive procedure that necessitates cutting through the peritoneum.

Introduction: The cells are the basic building blocks of the living organism. They serve as the structural and functional unit of the living system. The human body consists of about trillion of cells with their own specialized functions. They are formed from the pre-existing cells by the process of mitosis and cytokinesis. These cells perform various physiological functions.

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