The Lining of the Gastrointestinal Tract That Allows for Absorption

question 67

Multiple Choice

The lining of the gastrointestinal tract that allows for absorption and secretion is

• A) keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
• B) nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
• C) areolar connective tissue.
• D) simple columnar epithelium.
• E) simple squamous epithelium.

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