HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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Question
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What specialized function does simple columnar epithelium provide?
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absorption
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diffusion
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secretion
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stretch
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epithelial cells that line your small intestine have thousands of microvilli that absorb nutrients from the food you eat and protect your body from intestinal bacteria.
Detailed explanation-2: -Columnar epithelium in the small intestine is a good example. These cells function to absorb nutrients from the digestive tract, then transport the digested substances into the circulation.
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