Question

Which of the following statements is/are false about columnar epithelium -

(i) It is made of tall and slender cells.
(ii) The free surface may have microvilli.
(iii) They are found in the stomach and intestine and help in secretion and absorption.
(iv) Ciliated epithelium is mainly present in hollow structures like bronchioles and Fallopian tubes.
(v) They have apical nuclei.

• A. (i) only
• B. (v) only
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(v) only

The nucleus is present at the base in the cells of simple columnar and ciliated columnar cells, except in the case of pseudostratified epithelium where the nuclei appear at different levels within the same layer of cells, giving it a false layered or stratified appearance.

So, the correct option is B.