Which of the following statements are true of the tissues of the digestive tract? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A)The salivary glands are made of areolar connective tissue.
B)Columnar epithelium forms the lining of the small intestine.
C)Goblet cells secrete enzymes in the small intestine.
D)Peristalsis of the intestines is brought about by smooth muscle.
E)Ciliated cells help sweep food through the small intestinE.
F)Microvilli help increase the surface area of the stomach linin

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B is true because columnar epithelium is the major tissue type in the lining of the small intestine, responsible for absorption and secretion. D is true because peristalsis, the rhythmic contractions that move food through the digestive tract, is brought about by smooth muscle. A is incorrect because salivary glands are made of both connective and epithelial tissue. C is incorrect because goblet cells secrete mucus, not enzymes, and they are found mainly in the large intestine. E is incorrect because cilia are found in the respiratory tract, not the digestive tract. F is incorrect because microvilli are found in the lining of the small intestine and help increase the surface area for absorption, but not in the stomach.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Tissues