The length of the cells of this tissue appears much more than their breadth. These cells are found in the linings of stomach and intestine. Identify the tissue.

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Columnar epithelium
Columnar epithelium are made up of tall, pillar like cells which have length than its width.
Nucleus is seen towards the base.
The columnar cells lines the stomach, intestine, and pharynx.

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The length of the cells of this tissue appears much more than their breadth. These cells are found in the linings of stomach and intestine. Identify the tissue.

Columnar epitheliumColumnar epithelium are made up of tall, pillar like cells which have length than its width. Nucleus is seen towards the base. The columnar cells lines the stomach, intestine, and pharynx.

Columnar epithelium
Columnar epithelium are made up of tall, pillar like cells which have length than its width.
Nucleus is seen towards the base.
The columnar cells lines the stomach, intestine, and pharynx.