Which of the Following Organelles Provide Additional Surface Area for Absorption

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organelles provide additional surface area for absorption?

• A)Cilia
• B)Microvilli
• C)Ribosomes
• D)Flagella
• E)Centrioles

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Definitions:

Glycogenolysis

The metabolic process of breaking down glycogen into glucose to be used as a source of energy by the body.

Beta Oxidation

A metabolic process in which fatty acid molecules are broken down in the mitochondria to generate acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle, and NADH and FADH2, which are used in the electron transport chain.

Glucose

A straightforward sugar molecule that is critical for energy provision in living creatures and is incorporated into numerous carb compounds.

Thermic Effect

The increase in metabolic rate after eating, due to the energy required for digestion, absorption, and distribution of nutrients.