Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified from:

A Columnar epithelial cells

B Chondrocytes

C Compound epithelial cells

D Squamous epithelial cells

The answer is A.

Solution

Goblet cells of the alimentary canal are modified from columnar epithelial cells; they are unicellular glands that secrete mucus.

Concept origin of goblet cells

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