Which of the following best describes the morphology of simple columnar epithelium?
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Correct answer: A single layer of tall, narrow cells with basally located nuclei
Simple columnar epithelium consists of a single layer of cells that are significantly taller than they are wide. Their nuclei are typically oval-shaped and situated in the basal third of the cell.
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