A specialized function shared by the many cells lining the lungs and the lumen of the gut is
A)decreased oxygen demand due to the lack of oxygen in foods.
B)increased exchange surface provided by their membranes.
C)greater numbers of cell organelles contained within their cytoplasm.
D)greater protection due to increased cellular mass.
E)lowered basal metabolic rate due to cooperation between cells.

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Both the lungs and the gut have a large surface area for exchange of gases/nutrients respectively. Thus, the specialized function shared by their lining cells is the increase in exchange surface provided by their membranes.

A Specialized Function Shared by the Many Cells Lining the Lungs