Which of the following epithelial tissues is composed of man

Which of the following epithelial tissues is composed of many layers of cells? stratified squamous epithelium simple squamous epithelium simple cuboidal epithelium pseudostratified columnar epithelium simple columnar epithelium

Solution

Answer: Correct answer is stratified squamous epithelium

Explanation:

- Stratified squamous epithelium consists of multi layered cells so as to provide maximum protection since it is found on the top layer of the skin (epidermis)

- Simple squamous epithelium consists of only single layer of cells

- Simple cuboidal epithelium consists of single layer of cuboidal shaped cells

- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium also consists of only single layer of cells.

- Simple columnar epithelium consists of single layer of cells (unilayered) and lines the organs of digestive tract