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The parts covered by stratified ciliated epithelium are
 

Option: 1

Pharynx and initial region of oesophagus


Option: 2

larynx and upper part of the soft palate.


Option: 3

Intestinal lining and ventricles of the brain


Option: 4

tympanic cavity of middle ear and auditory tube

 


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Ciliated epithelium is of two types :
(a). Ciliated columnar epithelium- This epithelium consists of cilia containing column-like cells. 
(b). Ciliated cuboidal epithelium- It consists of cube-like cells having cilia on their free surfaces.

Location:

  • Ciliated columnar epithelium lines respiratory tract, fallopian tubes, ventricles of the brain, central canal of the spinal cord, tympanic cavity of the middle ear and auditory tube (Eustachian tube). 
  • Ciliated cuboidal epithelium occurs in certain parts of nephrons of the kidney. 

Stratified ciliated epithelium covers larynx and upper part of the soft palate.

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