Question

Epithelium with a single layer of tall and slender cells with cilia on their free surface occurs in:

• A. Oesophagus
• B. Nephron
• C. Blood vessels
• D. Inner lining of intestine

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Inner lining of intestine

The columnar epithelium is composed of a single layer of tall and slender cells. Their nuclei are located at the base. The free surface may have cilia. They are generally found in the inner lining of the intestine. It helps in the function of absorption of digested food and secretion of enzymes.

So, the correct is option D.