Epithelial cells with important transport functions such as absorption and secretion often bear __________ on their free surfaces.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Ans: microvilli

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a) Hookworms b) Ascariasis c) Trichinellosis d) Pinworms

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Select the incorrect statement related to fungi.

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