Question

How does ciliated epithelium differ from columnar epithelium?

Answer 1

Columnar epithelium and Ciliated epithelium:

1. They are long or column-like cylindrical cells, which have nucleus present at the base.
2. Columnar epithelial cells may or may not contain cilia and are involved in secretory functions.
3. Examples of such cells are goblet cells lining the pharynx, respiratory tract, and fallopian tubes.
4. Ciliated Epithelium is a thin tissue that comprise a hair-like structure, which helps in locomotion- move back and forth to help move particles out of our body.
5. Ciliated epithelium is found in the human respiratory tract and also within the fallopian tubes of women.

S.No.	Columnar epithelium:	Ciliated epithelium:
1.	This refers to the epithelium that contains columnar epithelial cells with or without cilia.	Ciliated epithelium includes epithelium made of columnar cells that contain hair-like appendages.
2.	These cells are found in the stomach, fallopian tubes, and endometrium.	They are found lining the trachea and nasal routes. Thus, ciliated epithelium are columnar epithelium cells that contain cilia.