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Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption in the small intestine?
Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption in the small intestine?
easy Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify epithelial tissue types
The question asks which epithelial tissue specializes in absorption in the small intestine.Step 2: Recall epithelial functions
Columnar epithelium has tall cells with microvilli for absorption; squamous is flat for diffusion; cuboidal is cube-shaped for secretion; ciliated epithelium moves particles.Final Answer:
Columnar epithelium → Option AQuick Check:
Columnar epithelium = absorption in small intestine ✅
Quick Trick: Columnar cells have microvilli to increase surface area for absorption.
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing ciliated epithelium with columnar due to similar shape but different function.
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