analayse the signifigance of specialised of specialised epithelial tissue present in the following

a) ciliary columnar epithelium in respiratory tract

b)stratified squamous epithelium in skin

c)cuboidal epithelium in kidney tubules

d)columnar epithelium inner lining of intestine

e)squamous epithelium in lining of oesophagus

1.Ciliary columnar epithelium-Helps in the removal of debris and microbes with the help of cilia.
2.Stratified squamous epithelium-They protect the underlying tissues from injury, excessive loss of water, chemicals etc.
3.Cuboidal epithelium in kidney-Helps in protection, absorption and secretion.
4.Columnar epithelium in inner lining of intestine-Secretion of mucus and absorption of digested food.
5.Squamous epithelium in lining the oesophagus-Provide protection against crusty and hot foods

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