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The gland cells that secrete mucus in the epithelium are typically:

Answer: Goblet cells.

  • A Squamous cells
  • B Basal cells
  • C Cuboidal cells
  • D Goblet cells

Correct answer: D. Goblet cells

Explanation: Goblet cells are unicellular glands scattered within the epithelial lining that secrete mucus onto surfaces such as the intestine.

Four Basic Animal Tissue TypesEpithelialcovering/liningsquamous, cuboidal,columnarprotection,secretionConnectivecells in matrixareolar, adipose,cartilage, bone, bloodsupport,transportMuscularcontractile fibresskeletal, smooth,cardiacmovement,contractionNeuralneurons + neurogliaexcitable, conductsimpulsessignaltransmissionAll four tissue types combine to form organs; organs combine to form organ systems

The four basic animal tissue types and their core functions: epithelial (covering/lining), connective (support and transport), muscular (movement), and neural (signal conduction).

Concept context

The four basic animal tissue types (epithelial, connective, muscular, neural) and the cockroach as a model organism for organ-system level organisation.

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