Q. Epithelial cells of the intestine involved in food absorption have on their surface :
A) pinocytic vesicles
B) phagocytic vesicles
C) zymogen granules
D) micro-villi
Explanation
[Solution from source] Absorptive intestinal cells have a brush border of microvilli that greatly increases the surface area for absorption. Zymogen granules store enzymes in secretory cells and are not surface structures. Answer (4).
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