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The epithelium which facilitates the function of absorption in the small intestine is

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a

simple columnar epithelium with microvilli.

b

simple columnar epithelium with stereocilia.

c

simple cuboidal epithelium with the brush border.

d

simple squamous epithelium with microvilli.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The mucosa forms small finger-like foldings called villi in the small intestine. The cells lining the villi are columnar with numerous microscopic projections called microvilli giving a brush border appearance. These modifications increase the surface area enormously for absorption.

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