Brush border cells have ____.

A) villi
B) acidic secretions
C) microvilli
D) bile secretions
E) smooth muscle

Brush Border

A densely packed layer of microvilli found on the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine, enhancing nutrient absorption.

Microvilli

Fingerlike projections from the plasma membrane of an epithelial cell; increase surface area of the cell.

Acidic Secretions

Fluids produced by cells or glands that contain a high concentration of acid, like stomach acid, aiding in digestion and other processes.