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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.
  1. Their function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium.
  2. 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

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