An epithelium with a single layer of tall cells would be classified as which type of epithelium?

A) Stratified cuboidal epithelium
B) Simple squamous epithelium
C) Simple columnar epithelium
D) Stratified squamous epithelium


Ans: C) Simple columnar epithelium

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