Question

Skin is a

• A. cuboidal epithelium
• B. columnar epithelium
• C. pseudostratified epithelium
• D. stratified epithelium

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Stratified epithelium is an epithelium which is made up of a number of layers of cells and is present in areas of the body that are subject to wear and tear. Stratified epithelium containing *keratin forms the outer layer of the skin; stratified epithelial cells that do not contain keratin are found in moist areas, such as the mouth and vagina.