The mucosa of the colon

A. actively secretes Na+ and Cl?.
B. produces enzymes that complete lipid digestion.
C. contains many mucus-secreting goblet cells.
D. exchanges Na+ for Cl?.
E. consists of stratified columnar epithelium.


Answer: C

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