Question

The type of epithelial cells which line the inner surface of fallopian tubes, bronchioles and small bronchi are known as

• A. Squamous epithelium
• B. Columnar epithelium
• C. Ciliated epithelium
• D. Cuboidal epithelium

Answer 1

The correct option is (C):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Ciliated epithelium is a thin tissue that has hair-like structures on it.
   
2. These hairs, called cilia, move back and forth to help move particles out of our body.​
   
3. Ciliated epithelial tissue are found in the respiratory tract and in the fallopian tubes of women.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Squamous epithelium is the flattened epithelial cells that are found in ​the linings of blood vessels, mouth, esophagus and also outside the skin and tongue.
   

Option (B):

1. ​Columnar epithelium is made up of column like elongated cells.
   
2. It is found in the intestines forming the villi.
   

Option (D):

1. ​Cuboidal epithelium is the epithelial tissue made up of cube-shaped cells.
   
2. The cuboidal epithelium is present in the walls of renal tubule, linings of the nephrons, salivary glands and parts of the eye,
   

Final Answer: The type of epithelial cells which line the inner surface of fallopian tubes, bronchioles and small bronchi are known as ciliated epithelium.