A Simple Squamous Epithelium Is Specialized For

question 3

Multiple Choice

A simple squamous epithelium is specialized for:

• A) Adaptation to rapid changes in the volume of a hollow organ
• B) Diffusion of molecules between a lumen and underlying connective tissue
• C) Movement of mucus within the respiratory system
• D) Protection of underlying connective tissue from abrasion or desiccation
• E) Secretion of proteins into a lumen

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Definitions:

Fruit Species

Refers to the various types of fruit-bearing plants or trees classified based on genetic, morphological, and ecological characteristics.

Tubers

Thickened underground parts of a stem or rhizome, such as potatoes, that store nutrients.

Rhizomes

Horizontal underground stems that produce new shoots and roots at intervals along their length.

Stolons

Horizontal above-ground stems or runners that stem from the base of a plant, allowing for asexual reproduction.