Pseudo-stratified Columnar Ciliated Epithelium

Pseudo-stratified Columnar Ciliated Epithelium Histology Diagram


It is the type of epithelium in which cells appear to form several layers, but it is only one layer comprising of cells of different height and shapes and their nuclei are placed in such a fashion which gives pseudo appearance of  multiple layers.

Site : lines Upper Respiratory Passage (trachea & bronchi)

Function :
  • Filtration/Humidification of Air in URT
  • Secretion
  • Absorption
Other Variants :
  • Non-ciliated pseudo-stratified columnar epithelia (Prostate & Vas deferens)
  • Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelia with stereo-cilia (Epididymis)
Important labels :
  • Cilia
  • Basal cells
  • Apical cells
  • Goblet cells
  • Basement Membrane



Steps for drawing Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium

 

Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium file diagram

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