Which of the following statements provides an accurate description of cellular physiology involving structures of the digestive system?

A. Hemocytoblasts (blood stem cells) are located in the red bone marrow.
B. Cardiac muscle cells contract to generate pressure that moves the blood through blood vessels.
C. The epidermis, the superficial layer of the skin, is composed of multiple layers of cells.
D. Hepatocytes (liver cells) produce bile to aid in the breakdown of ingested lipids.


Answer: D

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