GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the main functions of pseudostratified columnar epithilium?
A
blocks diffusion or osmosis
B
secretion and cilia-aided movement
C
filtration and stretching
D
absorption and filtration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium allows the movement of the particles, which helps in the excretion of foreign particles and the secretion of mucus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Found most heavily along the respiratory tract, pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelial cells help trap and transport particles brought in through the nasal passages and lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cilia help to push the ovum in the oviduct and the respiratory tract, and the mucus helps trap dust particles and microbes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelia is the type of respiratory epithelium found in the linings of the trachea as well as other respiratory tract, which allows filtering and humidification of incoming air.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the function of cilia in pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium? The purpose of this epithelial is to move/transport substances and molecules across the top side of the cell. It is found lining your respiratory tract.

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