Ciliated simple columnar epithelium is a characteristic feature of which anatomical structure?
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Correct answer: Uterine tubes
In the uterine tubes, ciliated columnar cells help transport the oocyte or embryo toward the uterus. The beating of the cilia creates a current in the thin layer of fluid covering the epithelial surface.
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