Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium 1 Slide 020 trachea

Light microscopy image of Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar epithelium. The tissue structure is displayed with elongated cells arranged in a seemingly stratified manner, stained pink. Apical surface displays cilia as small parallel projections. Nuclei are darkly stained, positioned at varied levels within the cell layer. Stromal elements below show less dense arrangement.

A highly magnified, pink-stained microscopic view reveals Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar tissue. This tissue displays a layered appearance with cell nuclei appearing at different levels, giving it a “pseudo-“stratified look. Fine, hair-like projections called cilia are visible on the exposed surface, indicating its role in moving mucus or other substances. The image showcases the structure and key characteristics of this specific epithelial tissue.

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