Question

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____ is associated with rapid transport of substances through a membrane, whereas ____ is associated with resistance to abrasion.
multiple choice
pseudostratified epithelium; simple cuboidal epithelium
simple squamous epithelium; stratified squamous epithelium
simple columnar epithelium; urothelium
simple cuboidal epithelium; pseudostratified epithelium
pseudostratified epithelium; simple squamous epithelium

Explanation:

Simple squamous epithelium has a single - layer of flat cells which allows for rapid transport of substances across the membrane. Stratified squamous epithelium has multiple layers of flattened cells and is resistant to abrasion as the outer layers can be worn away and replaced.

Answer:

B. Simple squamous epithelium, stratified squamous epithelium