What is the function of the 'Brush cells' found sparingly in the tracheal epithelium?
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Correct answer: Chemosensory reception
Brush cells are columnar cells that possess short, blunt microvilli. They are considered sensory cells that are in synaptic contact with afferent nerve endings, likely monitoring air quality.
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