Question

several layers of epithelial cells with columnar basal cells and squamous surface cells would be called __________ epithelium. a pseudostratified columnar b stratified squamous c stratified columnar d simple squamous - columnar

Explanation:

Stratified columnar epithelium consists of several layers of epithelial cells, with columnar basal cells and squamous or cuboidal surface - cells. Pseudostratified columnar has a false - stratified appearance but is a single layer. Stratified squamous has squamous cells throughout most layers. Simple squamous - columnar is not a standard type of epithelium.

Answer:

C. stratified columnar