Question

what kind of cells would you expect to see in a tissue that has a mucus coating on the apical surface?
multiple choice
goblet cells
osteocytes
squamous cells
fibroblasts
chondrocytes

Explanation:

Goblet cells are specialized epithelial cells that secrete mucus. Mucus coating on the apical surface of a tissue is typically produced by goblet cells. Osteocytes are bone cells, squamous cells are a type of epithelial cell but not specifically for mucus secretion, fibroblasts are connective - tissue cells that produce fibers and ground substance, and chondrocytes are cartilage cells.

Answer:

Goblet cells