Inability to absorb digested nutrients and secrete mucus might indicate a disorder in which tissue?

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The tissue responsible for absorption of digested nutrients and secretion of mucus is the simple columnar epithelium, which lines the inner surface of the digestive tract. If there is a disorder in this tissue, it may lead to malabsorption and inadequate mucus secretion, resulting in various digestive problems.

Inability to Absorb Digested Nutrients and Secrete Mucus Might Indicate