________ epithelium is associated with rapid transport of substances through a membrane, whereas ________ epithelium is associated with resistance to abrasion.

A. Pseudostratified; simple squamous
B. Simple columnar; transitional
C. Simple squamous; stratified squamous
D. Pseudostratified; simple cuboidal
E. Simple cuboidal; pseudostratified


Answer: C

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