The Mouth, Esophagus, and Vagina are Lined with Nonkeratinized ________

Question

The mouth, esophagus, and vagina are lined with nonkeratinized ________ epithelium.
A)stratified columnar
B)stratified cuboidal
C)stratified squamous
D)pseudostratified ciliated columnar

Accepted Answer

Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas that need protection from abrasion and friction, such as the mouth, esophagus, and vagina. Stratified columnar and stratified cuboidal are rare types of epithelia found in some ducts and glands, while pseudostratified ciliated columnar is found in the respiratory system.