Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is: (c) Digestive tract
Explanation:
Goblet cells are specialized unicellular glandular epithelial cells that are primarily found in the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Goblet cells are specialized unicellular glandular epithelial cells that are primarily found in the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Their primary function is to secrete mucus, a slippery and protective substance composed mainly of mucins, which helps in:
- Lubricating the passage of food through the gut.
Protecting the intestinal walls from digestive enzymes and mechanical damage.
Information Booster:
• Maintaining the mucosal barrier that prevents pathogen entry and promotes gut health.
• These cells are abundant in the small and large intestines.
• Overproduction of mucus can occur in conditions like chronic bronchitis and asthma.
• Maintaining the mucosal barrier that prevents pathogen entry and promotes gut health.
• These cells are abundant in the small and large intestines.
• Overproduction of mucus can occur in conditions like chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Additional Information:
• Brain – The brain is composed mainly of neurons and glial cells.
• Kidneys – These have nephrons and tubules for filtration and absorption.
• Liver – Liver has hepatocytes and bile canaliculi.
• Brain – The brain is composed mainly of neurons and glial cells.
• Kidneys – These have nephrons and tubules for filtration and absorption.
• Liver – Liver has hepatocytes and bile canaliculi.
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