Columnar epithelium consists of tall, slender cells with basal nuclei and may have microvilli; it lines the stomach and intestine and functions in secretion and absorption.
L'epitelio colonnare è costituito da cellule alte e sottili con nuclei alla base e microvilli sulla superficie libera; riveste stomaco e intestino ed è coinvolto in secrezione e assorbimento.
| 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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