Which structures are fingerlike projections that greatly increase the absorbing surface of cells?

A) stereocilia
B) microvilli
C) cilia
D) flagella


B) microvilli

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

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Units of bone composed of concentric rings of lamellae with trapped osteocytes are called ________.

A. haversian systems B. osteons C. canaliculi D. Both osteons and haversian systems are correct.

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Compare and contrast the structure and location of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, and veins. How do these differences contribute to the differences in function of each?

What will be an ideal response?

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Bacteria are eukaryotic cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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