NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What tissue has the function of absorbing nutrients in the digestive tract?
A
Simple Columnar
B
Simple Cuboidal
C
Simple Squamous
D
Pseudostratified
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -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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