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The lining of the stomach, intestine and bile duct is made of
 

Option: 1

Cuboidal cells


Option: 2

Squamous cells


Option: 3

Columnar cells


Option: 4

All of these

 


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Simple Columnar Epithelium 
Structure

  • The columnar epithelium consists of elongated cells which are placed side by side like columns with slightly roader outer free surfaces.
  • The nuclei of these cells are elongated and lie near the bases of the cells.  
  • Some cells of this epithelium contain mucus and look like goblets. These are called goblet cells. 
  • The epithelium containing goblet cells i.e. mucus-secreting cells along with the underlying connective tissue is called mucosa. These are found in the stomach and intestine. 
  • Location
  • Simple columnar epithelium lines the stomach, intestine, gallbladder and bile ducts.
  • The columnar epithelium also forms gastric glands, intestinal glands etc. 

Simple columnar epithelium lines the stomach, intestine, gallbladder and bile ducts.

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