What type of epithelial tissue is found lining the trachea?
A)simple cuboidal epithelium
B)stratified squamous epithelium
C)pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
D)simple columnar epithelium
E)transitional epithelium

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The trachea is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium, which contains goblet cells that produce mucus to trap particles and cilia that sweep the mucus and trapped particles towards the pharynx to be swallowed or expectorated.

What Type of Epithelial Tissue Is Found Lining the Trachea