MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ are commonly found wedged between simple columnar epithelial cells.
A
Mast Cells
B
Goblet Cells
C
Macrophages
D
Cilia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Goblet cells are commonly found wedged between simple columnar epithelial cells. These cells are responsible for producing a component of mucus called mucin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mucous membrane lining the trachea consists of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with numerous goblet cells. The mucous produced by the goblet cells traps inhaled particles and the cilia move the mucous and particle to the larynx, from which they enter the pharynx and are swallowed or spit out.

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