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Photograph by Image Source/Getty Images The letters in the first column of the table refer to the lettered tissues in the diagram above. Use the diagram to help you fill in the table. Use only pink labels for pink targets ar Reset Help Type of epithelium Location/function simple cuboidal epithelium Epithelium A Group1 permits gas exchange across the air sacs in the lungs simple squamous epithelium Epithelium B simple columnar epithelium stratified squamous epithelium Group 2 fines the esophagus Epithelium C Group 1 secretes enzymes and absorbs nutrients in the lining of the intestine lines tubes in the lodney Epithelium D Group Group 2 Submit Request A O Type here to search

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Epithelium A is the simple squamous epithelium that lines the alveoli which are small sac-like structures in the lungs. Only squamous epithelium is found in alveoli and thus other options are not suited here.

Epithelium B is the stratified squamous epithelium that lines the esophagus. They are also found in the mouth and reproductive organs. The kidney tubules are covered by simple cuboidal epithelium.

Epithelium C is the simple columnar epithelium that lines the stomach and intestine and absorbs the nutrients. All other options are of epithelium present in different locations

Epithelium D is the simple cuboidal epithelium that lines the tubes in the kidney. It is a cube-shaped mass of tissues. They are also found in the respiratory bronchioles. No other types of options suits here.