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Ciliated Epithelium

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Which of the following epithelial cells can be ciliated?

A

Columnar epithelium

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Squamous epithelium

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C

Cuboidal epithelium

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D

Both b and c

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Solution

The correct option is D Both b and c
Columnar or cuboidal cells that have cilia on their surface are called ciliated epithelial cells. The cilia moves particles or mucus in a particular direction over the epithelium. This is seen in the inner surface of bronchioles and fallopian tubes.

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