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Which type of epithelial tissue contains goblet cells and cilia, and lines the wall of the trachea?
A) Simple squamous epithelium
B) Simple columnar
C) Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
D) Stratified squamous
E) Simple cuboidal
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
A type of epithelial tissue composed of irregularly shaped cells that appear to be stratified but are actually a single layer with cilia on their surface, commonly found lining the respiratory tract.
Goblet Cells
are mucus-secreting cells found in the epithelial linings of respiratory and intestinal tracts, helping to protect and lubricate the surfaces.
Epithelial Tissue
One of the four basic types of tissue, forming the protective covering or lining of many body surfaces and cavities.
- Identify and describe the structure and function of various epithelial tissues within the respiratory system.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the structure and function of various epithelial tissues within the respiratory system.
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