GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This epithelial tissue makes up vas deferens and pharynx.
A
simple cuboidal
B
simple squamous
C
stratified cuboidal
D
stratified columnar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified columnar epithelium is a rare type of epithelial tissue composed of column-shaped cells arranged in multiple layers. It is found in the conjunctiva, pharynx, anus, and male urethra. It also occurs in embryo.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stratified columnar epithelium: This type of epithelium is not as common and is seen in the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) lining your eyelids, where it’s both protective and mucus-secreting.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is a Stratified Columnar Epithelium? It is a rarely found column-shaped epithelium, located on the conjunctiva, lobar ducts, anus, pharynx, etc. Stratified columnar epithelium is made up of multiple layers of epithelial cells. Often, it can be found between squamous epithelia and simple columnar epithelia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Where is it? Ciliated columnar epithelial cells are found mainly in the tracheal and bronchial regions of the pulmonary system and also in the fallopian tubes of the female reproductive system.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pharynx is lined with keratinised squamous epithelium like that of the mouth.

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