You would normally expect to find ____________________ lining the small intestine.
A) simple squamous epithelium
B) simple cuboidal epithelium
C) stratified squamous epithelium
D) transitional epithelium
E) simple columnar epithelium

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The small intestine is responsible for nutrient absorption and therefore has a large surface area for this purpose. The lining of the small intestine is composed of finger-like projections called villi, which are covered in small cylindrical projections called microvilli. These structures are covered in a layer of simple columnar epithelium, which allows for maximum absorption of nutrients.

You Would Normally Expect to Find ____________________ Lining the Small