During severe cough and cold, mucus in the respiratory tract is pushed out of the body through the nose and mouth. Which epithelial tissue would facilitate the movement of mucus?

Glandular columnar epithelium

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Simple squamous epithelium

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Ciliated columnar epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is D Ciliated columnar epithelium

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\begin{matrix} Epithelial Tissue & Function Simple Columnar & (i) Secrete substance of epithelial surface Glandular Cuboidal & (ii) Helps in absorption of substance Ciliated Columnar & (iii) Helps in mucus movement \end{matrix}

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