Which specialized unicellular gland is frequently interspersed among simple columnar epithelial cells in the digestive and respiratory tracts?
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Correct answer: Goblet cell
Goblet cells are modified columnar cells that synthesize and secrete mucin. They appear clear or pale in standard H&E stains because the mucus is often lost during processing.
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