Which of the following characteristics would be true of an epithelium specialized for exchange by diffusion (e.g., a respiratory epithelium)?

A. Thick with a relatively small surface area
B. Thin with a relatively small surface area
C. Thin with a relatively large surface area
D. Thick with a relatively large surface area
E. Thin with a small surface area/volume ratio


Answer: C

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