Mucus secreting cells of epithelial tissue are ___________.

Plasma cells

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Mast cells

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Goblet cells

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Solution

The correct option is C Goblet cells
Exocrine glands secrete their products into the skin or into body cavities. Unicellular exocrine glands(Goblet cells) do this directly by exocytosis, while multicellular glands(salivary glands) transport their product through a duct on the epithelial surface.
Products secreted by exocrine glands include sweat, oil, mucus, bile, and more.
Unicellular Exocrine glands Goblet cells can be simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel-forming mucins. Hence, mucus-secreting of epithelial tissue are goblet cells.
So, the correct answer is 'goblet cells'.

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