Which of the following is a modification of the simple columnar epithelium that allows for efficient absorption along portions of the digestive tract?

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Dense microvilli are a modification of the simple columnar epithelium that increases surface area for absorption in portions of the digestive tract, such as the small intestine. Fibroblasts are connective tissue cells, cilia are involved in movement, and thin and permeable is a characteristic of capillary epithelium, not simple columnar epithelium.

Which of the Following Is a Modification of the Simple