Question

multiple choice question cells in deeper layers of ______ epithelium appear columnar or cuboidal and undergo mitosis, while cells at the top layer are flattened. simple columnar pseudostratified simple squamous stratified squamous

Explanation:

Stratified squamous epithelium has deeper - layer cells that are columnar or cuboidal and can undergo mitosis, while top - layer cells are flattened. Simple columnar has only one layer of columnar cells. Pseudostratified appears stratified but isn't truly so. Simple squamous has flat cells in a single layer.

Answer:

D. stratified squamous