Simple Epithelial Cells are Specialized for All of the Following

Question

Simple epithelial cells are specialized for all of the following functions EXCEPT
A) secretion.
B) protection.
C) filtration.
D) contraction.
E) absorption.

Accepted Answer

Simple epithelial cells are not specialized for contraction; this function is typically associated with muscle cells. Simple epithelial cells are involved in secretion, protection, filtration, and absorption.