Columnar epithelium consists of tall, slender cells with basal nuclei, often having microvilli on the free surface, lining the stomach and intestine for secretion and absorption.
Columnar epithelium is composed of a single layer of tall and slender cells. Their nuclei are located at the {{c1::base}}. Free surface may have {{c1::microvilli}}. they are found in the lining of {{c2::stomach}} and {{c2::intestine}} and help in {{c1::secretion}} and {{c1::absorption.}}
| Text | Columnar epithelium is composed of a single layer of tall and slender cells. Their nuclei are located at the base. Free surface may have microvilli. they are found in the lining of stomach and intestine and help in secretion and absorption. |
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