The epithelium found in the inner lining of stomach, intestine and their glands is_________________

Columnar

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Cuboidal

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Squamous

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Cubical

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Solution

The correct option is A Columnar
Simple columnar epithelium is a type of columnar epithelium with a single layer of cells. Columnar epithelium is a group of tall cells and arranged like pillars. In humans, simple columnar epithelium lines most organs of the digestive tract including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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