Which specialized cell in the respiratory epithelium acts as a chemoreceptor and has short, blunt microvilli?
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Correct answer: Brush cells
Brush cells are sensory cells in the respiratory epithelium. They feature a 'brush' of short microvilli on their apical surface and are associated with afferent nerve endings at their basal pole.
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