Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780357093795
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING (CUSTOM)
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Chapter 39, Problem 11SQ
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Introduction: Brush border is a membrane or a surface that is covered with microvilli over the epithelial cells found in certain locations like small intestine, large intestine, and kidney. Microvilli are the minute cellular membrane projections found in the epithelial cells of small intestine that increases the surface area and helps the nutrients to easily diffuse.
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