Epithelial cells that line the small intestine transport nutrients into the body. Directional transportisassociated with the epithelial tissue property of
A) avascularity.
B) regeneration.
C) cellularity.
D) polarity.
E) attachment.

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Polarity refers to the asymmetrical distribution of organelles and structures within a cell. In epithelial cells, polarity allows for directional transport of substances, such as nutrients, across the cell membrane.

Epithelial Cells That Line the Small Intestine Transport Nutrients into the Body