The mucosa of the stomach is lined with

Question

The mucosa of the stomach is lined with (A) Non-glandular simple cuboidal epithelium (B) Glandular simple cuboidal epithelium (C) Non-glandular simple columnar epithelium (D) Glandular simple columnar epithelium

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Simple columnar epithelia (single layer of tall and slender cells with basally placed nuclei):
Main function: Secretion and absorption.
If glands are present, it is of glandular type.
Location:
A. The lining of the stomach and colon.
B. The lining of the small intestine (with microvilli).

Q. The mucosa of the stomach is lined with

Non-glandular simple cuboidal epithelium

Glandular simple cuboidal epithelium

Non-glandular simple columnar epithelium

Glandular simple columnar epithelium

Simple columnar epithelia (single layer of tall and slender cells with basally placed nuclei): Main function: Secretion and absorption. If glands are present, it is of glandular type. Location: A. The lining of the stomach and colon. B. The lining of the small intestine (with microvilli).

Simple columnar epithelia (single layer of tall and slender cells with basally placed nuclei):
Main function: Secretion and absorption.
If glands are present, it is of glandular type.
Location:
A. The lining of the stomach and colon.
B. The lining of the small intestine (with microvilli).