Which tissue type would you expect to find lining the lumen of the small intestine where absorption occurs?
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Correct answer: Simple columnar epithelium with microvilli
The small intestine lumen is lined by simple columnar epithelium with apical microvilli to increase surface area for absorption — a classic example of epithelial tissue adapted for absorption.
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