Question

multiple choice question
the tissue type of the epidermis is keratinized ______ epithelium.
stratified squamous
simple squamous
stratified cuboidal
simple cuboidal

Explanation:

The epidermis is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Stratified squamous epithelium provides protection and the keratinization adds an extra - layer of protection and waterproofing. Simple squamous epithelium is thin and for diffusion, not suitable for the epidermis. Stratified cuboidal and simple cuboidal are not the tissue types of the epidermis.

Answer:

stratified squamous