The Vagina is Lined by ________

Question

The vagina is lined by ________.
A) transitional epithelium
B) simple cuboidal epithelium
C) stratified squamous epithelium
D) simple ciliated columnar epithelium
E) None of the answers are correct

Accepted Answer

The majority of the vaginal canal is lined by stratified squamous epithelium, which is designed to help prevent abrasion and damage during intercourse and childbirth. However, some areas of the vagina may be lined by other types of epithelium, such as transitional epithelium near the urethral opening. Simple cuboidal and simple ciliated columnar epithelium are not typically found in the vaginal canal.