The simple columnar cells that make up the mucous membrane in the small intestine live for approximately ________
A) 24 days
B) 48 days
C) 24 hours
D) 48 hours
D
Explanation:
A) The cells live less than 28 days.
B) The cells live less than 48 days.
C) The cells live longer than 48 hours.
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