Flattened cells on the surface of an epithelial tissue are characteristic of ________ epithelia.

A) squamous
B) ciliated
C) columnar
D) transitional
E) cuboidal


A) squamous

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A. internalizes ("eats") a large solid particle. B. splits ("pinches") off a small part of itself to secrete into the extracellular space. C. pumps small solutes against their concentration gradient and out of the cell. D. internalizes ("drinks") a droplet of interstitial fluid.

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The mucous membranes of the nasal cavity moisten inspired air to ________ humidity.

A. 40% B. 60% C. 80% D. 100%

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