MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

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ISBN: 9780321957122

Author: Elaine N. Marieb

Publisher: PEARSON

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What is the function of transitional epithelium, and how does it achieve this function?

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Solution Summary: The author explains the function of the transitional epithelium, which is a modified form of simple squamous epithelial tissue.

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