Cylindrical cells found in the lining of the stomach and intestines that facilitate the absorption of nutrients are called:

Answer: C. Columnar epithelium

Columnar epithelium has tall, pillar-like cells. In the stomach and intestine lining they give a large surface for absorbing digested food and for secretion. Squamous cells are thin and flat and suit filtration instead.

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