The epithelial tissue present on the inner surface of bronchioles and fallopian tubes is :

The epithelial tissue present on the inner surface of bronchioles and fallopian tubes is :
  1. Squamous
  2. Cuboidal
  3. Glandular
  4. Ciliated

Solution

Explanation: The ciliated epithelial tissue lines the inner surface of the bronchioles and fallopian tubes. In the bronchioles, the ciliated epithelium helps in moving mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory system. In the fallopian tubes, ciliated cells help move the egg toward the uterus. Other options: Squamous: Found in areas like the skin or lungs (alveoli) but not in bronchioles or fallopian tubes. Cuboidal: Found in glands or ducts but not in bronchioles or fallopian tubes. Glandular: Refers to cells specialized in secretion, not the type lining these tubes. Thus, ciliated is the correct answer.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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