Simple columnar epithelium that lines the stomach lacks which feature commonly found in the intestines?
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Correct answer: Goblet cells
The stomach lining consists of a uniform population of surface mucous cells rather than a mix of absorptive and goblet cells. These cells secrete a protective alkaline mucus but are not considered 'goblet' cells.
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