The ciliated epithelial cells in humans are known to occur in:

Fallopian tubes and urethra

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Eustachian tubes and stomach lining

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Bronchioles and fallopian tubes

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Bile duct and oesophagus

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The correct option is C Bronchioles and fallopian tubes
If the columnar or cuboidal epithelial cells bear cilia on their free surface, they are called ciliated epithelium. Their function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium. They are mainly present in the inner surface of hollow organs like bronchioles and fallopian tubes.

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