EasyZoologyAnimal Tissue
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Cells involved in the secretion and absorption are usually found in
A
Air sacs of lungs
B
Lining of intestine
C
Bronchioles and fallopian tube
D
Ducts of salivary glands
Explanation
Cuboidal epithelium is composed of a single layer of cube-like cells. This is commonly found in ducts of glands and tubular parts of nephrons in kidneys and its main functions are secretion and absorption. The epithelium of PCT of nephron in the kidney has microvilli. Columnar epithelium may have microvilli. They are found in the lining of stomach and intestine and help in secretion and absorption.
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