Alpine Glaciers Occur

question 4

Multiple Choice

Alpine glaciers occur:

• A) on flatlands in continental interiors.
• B) on mountains in Antarctica only.
• C) only close to the equator at very high elevations.
• D) near mountain tops (at high elevations) on all continents.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area for absorption or secretion in various epithelial cells.

Lacteals

Specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the intestinal villi, involved in the absorption of dietary fats.

Photomicrograph

An image taken with a microscope to show a magnified view of microscopic structures.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells lining surfaces involved in substance exchange, like blood vessels and lung alveoli.