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Goblet cells of the alimentary canal are modified from which of the following cells?

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Chondrocytes
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Compound epithelial cells
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Squamous epithelial cells
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Columnar epithelial cells
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Solution

The correct option is D Columnar epithelial cells
Glandular epithelium is derived from the columnar or cuboidal epithelial cells that get modified and specialised to perform secretory functions. They can be unicellular or multicellular. Goblet cells are examples of isolated glandular cells, hence, termed unicellular. These are found in the lining of organs like respiratory tract and intestine.

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