Pancreatic acinar cells are specialized for secreting digestive enzymes ultimately into the small intestine. This specialization reflects an elaboration of which of the following basic cell functions?

a. obtaining oxygen and nutrients
b. eliminating wastes
c. synthesizing components needed for the cell's survival
d. controlling movement of materials between the cell and its environment
e. reproducing


d

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