Which Statement Is NOT True of the Tissues of the Small

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the tissues of the small intestine?

• A)Smooth muscle contracts in waves called peristalsis.
• B)Ciliated epithelium sweeps food through.
• C)Columnar epithelium secretes digestive enzymes.
• D)Microvilli make absorption of nutrients more efficient.

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