The Epithelium Lining the Oropharynx Is

Question

The epithelium lining the oropharynx is
A) simple squamous.
B) simple cuboidal.
C) simple columnar.
D) stratified squamous.
E) pseudostratified squamous.

Accepted Answer

The oropharynx is a part of the pharynx and is exposed to a lot of mechanical and chemical stress due to swallowing and digestion. Therefore, the epithelium lining the oropharynx is made up of stratified squamous epithelium, which is tough and can withstand such stress.