Which of the following characteristics would be true of an epithelium specialized for exchange by diffusion (e.g. ,a respiratory epithelium)?
A)Thin with a relatively large surface area
B)Thick with a relatively large surface area
C)Thin with a relatively small surface area
D)Thick with a relatively small surface area
E)Thin with a small surface area/volume ratio

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An epithelium specialized for exchange by diffusion would need to be thin to allow for efficient diffusion, and have a relatively large surface area to maximize the diffusion surface available for exchange.

Which of the Following Characteristics Would Be True of an Epithelium