Microscopic Folds That Extend from the Apical Surface of Certain

question 106

Multiple Choice

Microscopic folds that extend from the apical surface of certain epithelia to increase the surface area for absorption and secretion are called

• A)cilia.
• B)microvilli.
• C)flagella.
• D)mucous ridges.
• E)desmosomes.

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