The Most Correct Classification of an Epithelial Tissue Consisting of Many

question 50

Multiple Choice

The most correct classification of an epithelial tissue consisting of many layers of cells, in which the outer layers are flat and thin, and the basal layers are cuboidal or columnar is

• A) simple columnar epithelium.
• B) pseudostratified epithelium.
• C) stratified squamous epithelium.
• D) transitional epithelium.
• E) simple squamous epithelium.

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Definitions:

Atmospheric Nitrogen

The form of nitrogen gas (N2) that makes up a major portion of the Earth's atmosphere, largely inert and not directly usable by most living organisms.

Gladiolus

A genus of perennial flowering plants in the iris family known for its sword-shaped leaves and colorful flower spikes, popular in gardens and floral arrangements.

Stolon

Stem that grows horizontally along the ground and may give rise to new plants where it contacts the soil—e.g., the runners of a strawberry plant.

Bulb

An underground storage organ formed from swollen plant parts, containing nutrient reserves to support the plant's next cycle of growth.