Transport epithelia (select all that apply) Transport epithelia are specialized

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Transport epithelia (select all that apply)

Transport epithelia are specialized cells that are able to actively transport substances in a specific direction.

Transport epithelia have abundant mitochondria to provide energy for active ion transport.

Paracellular transport is the movement of solutes or water between adjacent cells and may be either active or passive.

Transport epithelia have asymmetrical distribution of transporters in their plasma membranes.

Transport epithelia are specialized cells that are able to actively transport substances in a specific direction.

Transport epithelia have abundant mitochondria to provide energy for active ion transport.

Paracellular transport is the movement of solutes or water between adjacent cells and may be either active or passive.

Transport epithelia have asymmetrical distribution of transporters in their plasma membranes.

Correct answers are

Transport epithelia are specialized cells that are able to actively transport substances in a specific direction.

Transport epithelia have abundant mitochondria to provide energy for active ion transport.

Transport epithelia have asymmetrical distribution of transporters in their plasma membranes.

The incorrect statement is

Paracellular transport is the movement of solutes or water between adjacent cells and may be either active or passive.

Paracellular transport is usually passive.

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