Question

inability to absorb digested nutrients and secrete mucus might indicate a disorder in which epithelial tissue?
simple columnar
simple squamous
transitional
stratified squamous

Explanation:

• Simple columnar epithelium has microvilli for absorption and goblet cells for mucus secretion.
• Simple squamous epithelium is for diffusion (e.g., in alveoli).
• Transitional epithelium is stretchable (e.g., in bladder).
• Stratified squamous epithelium is for protection (e.g., in skin).

Answer:

simple columnar