The ciliated columnar epithelial cells in humans are known to occur in:
eustachian tube and stomach lining
bronchioles and fallopian tubes
bile duct and oesophagus
fallopian tubes and urethra
Ciliated epithelium -
Single layer of columnar or cuboidal cells bearing cilia on their surface.
- Contains goblet cells (secretory cells) in some locations.
- wherein
Locations - Upper respiratory tract, uterine (fallopian) tube, uterus, paranasal sinuses, ventricles of brain & spinal central canal (ependyma).
Functions - Moves mucous and other substances by ciliary action, movement of gametes.
Ciliated epithelium is usually found in the respiratory tract, fallopian tubes
Option 1)
eustachian tube and stomach lining
This option is incorrect
Option 2)
bronchioles and fallopian tubes
This option is correct
Option 3)
bile duct and oesophagus
This option is incorrect
Option 4)
fallopian tubes and urethra
This solution is incorrect