Which of the following statements is/are false about columnar epithelium?
(i) It is made of tall and slender cells
(ii) Free surface may have microvilli.
(iii) They are found in stomach and intestine and help in secretion and absorption.
(iv) Ciliated epithelium is mainly present in hollow structure like bronchioles and Fallopian tubes.
(v) They have apical nuclei.
(i) only
(v) only
(ii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
As we learn
Columnar epithelium -
Columnar epithelium - Single layer of column like cells, nucleus is located at the base of the cell.
- wherein
Location - Lines of gastrointestinal tract (from stomach to anus), in gastric and intestinal glands, lining of gall bladder.
Function - Secretion and absorption