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  4. The epithelium found in hollow organs (like bronchioles) are originally epithelium bearing fine brush-like structures on its free surface.

Q. The epithelium found in hollow organs (like bronchioles) are originally ______________ epithelium bearing fine brush-like structures on its free surface.

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Solution:

If the columnar or cuboidal cells bear cilia on their free surface they are called ciliated epithelium. Their function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium. They are mainly present in the inner surface of hollow organs like bronchioles and fallopian tubes.