What is the function of the basal cells found in pseudostratified epithelium?
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Correct answer: To act as stem cells for epithelial renewal
Basal cells are short, triangular cells that do not reach the apical surface. They function as a proliferative compartment, dividing and differentiating to replace ciliated or goblet cells that have been damaged or shed.
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