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Squamous Epithelium

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The epithelial layer does not allow the regulation of materials between the body and the external environment.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Epithelial cells:
Squamous epithelial allows the selective transfer of materials between the body and the external environment.
Epithelial cells also contain carrier proteins for the absorption of materials.
For example- The alveoli of the lungs and the capillaries exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Final Answer: The given statement is False.

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