Which of the following epithelial tissue types is NOT correctly matched to its function?

a. simple columnar epithelium with microvilli; absorption
b. simple squamous epithelium; filtration
c. simple cuboidal epithelium; secretion
d. stratified squamous epithelium; absorption


Ans: d. stratified squamous epithelium; absorption

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