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.  mucus.
E.  desmosomes.


B

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The first, second, and third cuneiforms are seen on sectional images articulating with the anterior navicular.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology

What is the region of long bone found between the diaphysis and the epiphysis called?

a) epiphyseal plate b) epiphyseal line c) metaphysis d) diaphyseal line e) diaphyseal plate

Anatomy & Physiology

What tissue has lacunae, calcium salts, and blood vessels?

A) cartilage tissue B) fibrocartilaginous tissue C) osseous tissue D) areolar tissu

Anatomy & Physiology

Which therapeutic index is from the safest drug of those listed below?

a. 2 b. 10 c. 20 d. 30

Anatomy & Physiology