Question

multiple choice question epithelial tissue composed of many layers of cells, where the superficial layer of cells is flat, is called simple squamous epithelium stratified cuboidal epithelium stratified squamous epithelium stratified columnar epithelium

Explanation:

Simple squamous epithelium has a single - layer of flat cells. Stratified cuboidal epithelium has multiple layers with cube - shaped cells in the superficial layer. Stratified squamous epithelium has multiple layers with flat cells in the superficial layer. Stratified columnar epithelium has multiple layers with column - shaped cells in the superficial layer.

Answer:

stratified squamous epithelium