Question

an epithelium with a single layer of tall cells would be classified as which type of epithelium?
multiple choice
stratified cuboidal epithelium
simple squamous epithelium
urothelium
simple columnar epithelium
stratified squamous epithelium

Explanation:

Epithelia are classified by cell - layer number and cell shape. A single - layer epithelium is called simple epithelium. Tall cells are columnar in shape. So, a single layer of tall cells is simple columnar epithelium.

Answer:

D. Simple columnar epithelium