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Why is tracheal epithelium called pseudostratified epithelium ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Tracheal Epithelium**: The tracheal epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue that lines the trachea (windpipe) in the respiratory system of humans and other animals. 2. **Understanding Pseudostratified Epithelium**: The term "pseudostratified" means "falsely layered." This type of epithelium appears to be stratified (having multiple layers) when viewed under a microscope, but it is actually a single layer of cells. 3. **Cell Structure**: In pseudostratified epithelium, there are two types of cells: - **Short Cells**: These are shorter in height. ...
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  • Pseudostratified epithelium is alawys

    A
    Single layered
    B
    Double layered
    C
    Multilayered
    D
    Uncertain
  • Certain epithelial cells are called pseudostratified columnar epithelium because :

    A
    they have a layered appearance but all the cells contact the basement membrane
    B
    they are stratified and all the cells do not contact the basement membrane
    C
    their muclei are all located the same distance from the cell surface
    D
    they are a mixture of cell types
  • Simple epithelium is

    A
    One cell thick
    B
    Two cells thick
    C
    Two or three cells thick
    D
    All are correct
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