An epithelium whose cells are tall and narrow, with each one touching the basement membrane and reaching the apical surface, is called ________ epithelium.

A. simple columnar
B. stratified squamous
C. pseudostratified columnar
D. simple cuboidal
E. stratified cuboidal


Answer: A

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