Question

which type of epithelium is composed of multiple layers of flattened cells?
stratified columnar
stratified cuboidal
pseudostratified columnar
stratified squamous

Explanation:

Stratified squamous epithelium consists of multiple layers of flattened (squamous) cells. Stratified columnar has column - shaped cells in multiple layers. Stratified cuboidal has cube - shaped cells in multiple layers. Pseudostratified columnar appears stratified but is not truly so.

Answer:

stratified squamous