Which of the Following Characteristics Would Be True of an Epithelium

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics would be true of an epithelium specialized for exchange by diffusion (e.g. ,a respiratory epithelium) ?

• A)Thin with a relatively large surface area
• B)Thick with a relatively large surface area
• C)Thin with a relatively small surface area
• D)Thick with a relatively small surface area
• E)Thin with a small surface area/volume ratio

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