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Which Cell Organelles Are Small Sacs That Contain Powerful Digestive

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Which cell organelles are small sacs that contain powerful digestive enzymes to destroy a bacterium or virus that invades the cell?


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Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste substances occurs between blood and surrounding tissues.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat cells that facilitates diffusion and filtration in sites such as the alveoli of the lungs and the glomeruli of the kidneys.

Mucous Glands

Exocrine glands found in various locations of the body that secrete mucus, aiding in lubrication and protection of tissues.

Mucous Membrane

The moist lining that covers internal surfaces of the body, including the digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts, secreting mucus.

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