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 small intestine does not have ciliated epithelium; rather, it has columnar epithelium with microvilli that aid in absorption of nutrients. Smooth muscle contracts in waves of peristalsis, and columnar epithelium secretes digestive enzymes to aid in digestion.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Tissues of the Small