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Explain How Simple Squamous Epithelium and the Microvilli and Cilia

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Explain how simple squamous epithelium and the microvilli and cilia illustrate the relationship between structure and function.


Definitions:

Viscous

A physical property describing a fluid that is thick and sticky, offering resistance to flow, such as honey or glycerin.

Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for the filtration and excretion of waste products from the blood and the regulation of electrolyte and fluid balance.

Edema

A medical condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, causing swelling.

Albumin

A protein commonly found in blood plasma that helps maintain blood volume and pressure by regulating osmotic forces.

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