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Briefly explain the structure and function of Ciliated Epithelium and Glandular Epithelium.
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Ciliated Epithelium:
Certain columnar cells bear numerous delicate hair like out growths called cilia and are called ciliated epithelium.
- Their function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium.
- It is seen in the trachea of wind-pipe, bronchioles of respiratory tract, kidney tubules and fallopian tubes of oviducts.
Ciliated Epithelium 
Glandular Epithelium:
- Epithelial cells are often modified to form specialized gland cells which secrete chemical substances at the epithelial surface.
- Sometimes a portion of the epithelial tissue folds inward to form a multicellular gland, which lines the gastric glands, pancreatic tubules and intestinal glands.
Glandular Epithelium
Certain columnar cells bear numerous delicate hair like out growths called cilia and are called ciliated epithelium.
- Their function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium.
- It is seen in the trachea of wind-pipe, bronchioles of respiratory tract, kidney tubules and fallopian tubes of oviducts.
Glandular Epithelium:
- Epithelial cells are often modified to form specialized gland cells which secrete chemical substances at the epithelial surface.
- Sometimes a portion of the epithelial tissue folds inward to form a multicellular gland, which lines the gastric glands, pancreatic tubules and intestinal glands.
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