What type of epithelium occurs in the respiratory mucosa?
A) pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
B) simple squamous epithelium
C) simple columnar epithelium
D) stratified squamous epithelium

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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium is found in the respiratory mucosa, specifically lining the trachea, bronchi, and larger bronchioles. This type of epithelium helps to trap and remove foreign particles from the respiratory tract.

What Type of Epithelium Occurs in the Respiratory Mucosa