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What are cuboidal or columnar cells called when they bear cilia?(a) Ciliated epithelium(b) Flagellated epithelium(c) Convoluted epithelium(d) Brush bordered epitheliumI had been asked this question in an interview.My question is based upon Animal Tissues-1 topic in portion Structural Organisations in Animals of Biology – Class 11

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Correct OPTION is (a) Ciliated epithelium

Easy EXPLANATION: If the columnar or cuboidal cells bear cilia on their free surface they are CALLED the ciliated epithelium. Their function is to move particles or MUCUS in a specific direction over the epithelium.



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