Which of the following is a term used to describe the number of layers of epithelial cells?
A) transitional
B) squamous
C) cuboidal
D) columnar
E) stratified

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The term used to describe the number of layers of epithelial cells is "stratified." Stratified epithelium is composed of more than one layer of cells, with only the basal layer in contact with the basement membrane. The other choices (transitional, squamous, cuboidal, and columnar) refer to the shape of the cells in the epithelium, rather than the number of layers.

Which of the Following Is a Term Used to Describe