What Is the Function of Goblet Cells, Which Are Sometimes

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of goblet cells, which are sometimes found interspersed throughout pseudostratified and simple columnar epithelium?

• A)To produce new epithelial cells to replace worn out cells
• B)To produce and secrete mucus
• C)To provide oxygen to the nearby epithelial cells
• D)To absorb nutrients for the epithelial cells
• E)To engulf and destroy invading microorganisms

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