The columnar epithelial tissue has hair like projections called X. Identify X.

Villi

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Tentacles

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Cilia

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Nuclei

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Solution

The correct option is C Cilia
In the respiratory tract, the columnar epithelial tissue has cilia. These are hair like projections on the outer surface of the epithelial cells. This type of epithelium is known as ciliated columnar epithelium.

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