Which statement is NOT true of the tissues of the small intestine?
A)Smooth muscle contracts in waves called peristalsis.
B)Ciliated epithelium sweeps food through.
C)Columnar epithelium secretes digestive enzymes.
D)Microvilli make absorption of nutrients more efficient.

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The tissues of the small intestine do not contain ciliated epithelium. The other statements are true. Smooth muscle in the intestinal wall contracts in waves to move food along the digestive tract (peristalsis), columnar epithelium secretes digestive enzymes and absorbs nutrients, and microvilli increase the surface area for absorption.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Tissues of the Small