All of the Following Contain Mucous Cells in the Epithelium

Question

All of the following contain mucous cells in the epithelium except the
A) stomach.
B) transverse colon.
C) esophagus.
D) small intestine.
E) large intestine.

Accepted Answer

Mucous cells are present in the epithelium of the stomach, small intestine, and large and transverse colon to help lubricate and protect the surfaces. However, the esophagus primarily contains stratified squamous epithelium without specialized mucous cells for secretion.