NEET2020ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsActual
Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified from
Options
- AColumnar epithelial cells
- BChondrocytes
- CCompound epithelial cells
- DSquamous epithelial cells
Correct answer
A. Columnar epithelial cells
Step-by-step solution
Simple columnar epithelium forms a lining of the stomach, small intestine, colon, gall bladder, gastric glands, intestinal gland, and pancreatic lobules. Since here it performs the secretory functions, it is called the glandular epithelium. Certain cells of the columnar epithelium of the stomach and intestine produce mucus which forms a fine mucus coating over the epithelium. These mucus-producing cells are called goblet cells. The epithelium having mucus-secreting cells along with underlying connective tissue is c