Mucus-producing glands found within simple columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelium are comprised of
A) mucus cells.
B) areolar cells.
C) apocrine cells.
D) goblet cells.
E) fibroblasts.

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Goblet cells are specialized mucus-producing cells found within simple columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelium, responsible for secreting mucus to lubricate and protect the lining of organs.

Mucus-Producing Glands Found Within Simple Columnar and Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium