The main way that cells increase their absorptive surface area is through villi. True False When a cell is in osmotic equilibrium with the external fluid, there is no movement of water molecules across the plasma membrane. True False
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This is true because villi are small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase the surface area available for absorption of nutrients. ** Show more…
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