HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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Question
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This tissue lines most digestive organs and the lining of the uterus.
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Simple cuboidal
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simple columnar
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stratified cuboidal
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pseudo stratified columnar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In humans, simple columnar epithelium lines most organs of the digestive tract including the stomach, and intestines. Simple columnar epithelium also lines the uterus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The stomach and intestines have a thin simple columnar epithelial layer for secretion and absorption.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main function of simple columnar epithelial cells are protection. For example, the epithelium in the stomach and digestive tract provides an impermeable barrier against any bacteria that could be ingested but is permeable to any necessary ions.
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