The Epithelial Cells Lining the Intestine Have Surface Projections That

question 65

Multiple Choice

The epithelial cells lining the intestine have surface projections that increase the area for absorption. These projections are called ________.

• A)villi
• B)mucus
• C)microvilli
• D)bile

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Definitions:

Measure of Effect Size

A quantitative reflection of the magnitude of a difference or relationship, providing insight beyond simple significance tests.

Error Variance

Variability that cannot be explained or accounted for.

Statistical Power

The probability that a statistical test will correctly reject a false null hypothesis, or the test's sensitivity to detect an actual effect when there is one.

Cohen's D

Estimate of the magnitude of the difference between the means of two groups measured in standard deviation units.