ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781260412086
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 5MC
| _____ increase the outer surface area of the plasma membrane to increase absorption. |
| a. Centrioles |
| b. Cilia |
| c. Microvilli |
| d. Flagella |
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ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
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