The type of epithelium with multiple cell shapes where the distance between cell nuclei and the exposed surface varies is
A) pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
B) simple columnar epithelium.
C) simple cuboidal epithelium.
D) stratified columnar epithelium.
E) stratified cuboidal epithelium.

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is the only type that fits the description given in the question. It appears to be stratified because the nuclei are at different levels, but in reality, all the cells are in contact with the basement membrane. Additionally, the multiple cell shapes include both columnar and goblet cells.

The Type of Epithelium with Multiple Cell Shapes Where the Distance