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What is the name given to the microvilli in the small intestine?
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Which term describes the distinct cytoplasmic extensions at the apical surface of fluid transporting cells in the gut and kidney, providing a significant increase in free surface area?
Microvilli
What is the name given to the microvilli in the kidney tubules?
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Test your knowledge about microvilli, the distinctive cytoplasmic extensions found in the gut and kidney cells involved in fluid transport. Learn about their function in increasing free surface area and their correlation with absorptive capacity. Identify their specific names in the small intestine and kidney tubules.
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