An epithelium in which the basal layer of cells is cuboidal and the apical layer has cells that are thin, flat and irregular in shape is a ________ epithelium.
A) stratified squamous
B) simple columnar
C) stratified cuboidal
D) simple cuboidal

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A stratified squamous epithelium has a basal layer of cells that are cuboidal or columnar and an apical layer of cells that are thin, flat, and irregular in shape. This type of epithelium is found in areas of the body that experience high levels of mechanical stress or abrasion, such as the skin, mouth, and esophagus.

An Epithelium in Which the Basal Layer of Cells Is