There are numerous examples of cell and tissue modifications that amplify the surface area of specific...

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There are numerous examples of cell and tissue modificationsthat amplify the surface area of specific structures. For each ofthe following structures identify the modification and brieflydescribe how it increases surface area with respect to thestructure listed. What is the functional significance of thespecialization? Confine your answers to the boxes.

                                                                         

                                                                The modification How does it increase functional                               

                                                                                                                                       surface area

Skeletal muscle fibers

An epithelial cell

Osteoclast

Circulatory system structure

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