A brush border of microvilli, specialized for the active transport of small molecules across trans-porter proteins in the cell membrane, is typically found in which type of epithelium?

a. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
b. Simple columnar epithelium
c. Simple squamous epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium


ANS: B
Simple columnar epithelial cells, e.g., in the intestine or gallbladder, frequently possess a brush border of microvilli that enhances active absorption of molecules from the lumen. See 2-5.

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