Question

My primary function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction over epithelium. I am usually present in the inner linings of hollow organs like bronchioles and fallopian tubes. Who am I?

• A. Simple squamous epithelium
• B. Cuboidal epithelium
• C. Ciliated epithelium
• D. Compound epithelium

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ciliated epithelium

Ciliated epithelium is modified columnar epithelial tissue that bears cilia over its upper surface. The ciliated epithelium lines the inner hollow linings of organs such as bronchioles and fallopian tubes. Their primary function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction.

For example, the beating movement of cilia in the bronchioles helps move the mucus and foreign particles towards the throat, which can be coughed out. Similarly at the fallopian tube, beating movement of cilia help in movement of ovum towards the womb.