Which type of epithelial tissue would be the least protective?
A)Stratified keratinized
B)Stratified nonkeratinized
C)Simple columnar
D)Transitional
E)Simple squamous

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Simple squamous epithelial tissue is composed of a single layer of flattened cells and is the thinnest epithelial tissue, making it the least protective. It is found in areas where diffusion and filtration are important, such as the lining of blood vessels and the alveoli of the lungs.

Which Type of Epithelial Tissue Would Be the Least Protective