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Columnar Epithelium Composed Single Layer Tall Slender Cells

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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