EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
EPITHELIA GLANDS
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Question
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Columnar cells are classified by:
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Absorbing nutrients and secretions
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Producing secretions and nutrients
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Absorbing nutrients and producing secretions
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Types of epithelial cells in your body Simple columnar epithelium: This type of epithelium is often specialized for absorption and usually has apical cilia or microvilli. These cells line your stomach and intestines.
Detailed explanation-2: -Enterocytes are the major cell type in intestinal epithelium. They are simple columnar epithelial cells and play important roles in nutrient absorption (e.g., ions, water, sugar, peptides, and lipids) and in secreting immunoglobulins.
Detailed explanation-3: -Columnar epithelium is mainly involved in absorption and secretion.
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