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Cells, Tissues, & Membranes

This section provides detailed information about cell structure and function, four basic types of tissue in the human body, and the different types of membranes found in the body.

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SEER Training Modules: Cells, Tissues, & Membranes. U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Cited 25 December 2025. Available from: https://training.seer.cancer.gov.

Cells, Tissues, & Membranes

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