Ciliated columnar epithelium occurs in

Bile duct and oesophagus

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Eustachian tube and stomach lining

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Fallopian tubes and bronchioles

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Fallopian tubes and urethra

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Solution

The correct option is C Fallopian tubes and bronchioles
Ciliated columnar epithelium has cells that bear numerous hair-like outgrowth called cilia on their free surface. These cilia facilitate the movement and maintain a flow of mucous or suspended particles in one direction. This type of epithelium is present in fallopian tubes and bronchioles.
So, the correct answer is C.

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Which of the following statements is/are false about columnar epithelium -

(i) It is made of tall and slender cells.
(ii) The free surface may have microvilli.
(iii) They are found in the stomach and intestine and help in secretion and absorption.
(iv) Ciliated epithelium is mainly present in hollow structures like bronchioles and Fallopian tubes.
(v) They have apical nuclei.

Q. Match the following:

	Column I		Column II
A	Squamous epithelium	1	Fallopian tubes
B	Cuboidal epithelium	2	Lining of stomach
C	Columnar epithelium	3	Ducts of glands
D	Ciliated epithelium	4	Air sacs of lungs

Q. Non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium of stomach lining has _______, which increase the surface area for secretion and absorption.

Assertion(A): Fallopian tube is lined by ciliated epithelium, whose cilia beats towards the uterus.
Reason(R): Cilia lining the Fallopian tube helps to pick up and push the released ovum into the oviduct

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