Which of the Following Epithelia Can Be Keratinized

Question

Which of the following epithelia can be keratinized?
A)stratified squamous epithelium
B)simple columnar epithelium
C)transitional epithelium
D)stratified columnar epithelium

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium is able to keratinize, meaning that the cells in the outer layers of the tissue are filled with a protective protein called keratin. None of the other choices listed have the ability to keratinize.