The tissue that lines the mouth and esophagus, which undergoes mitosis to replace cells lost from the surface, is:
A)simple squamous epithelium
B)stratified squamous epithelium
C)cuboidal epithelium
D)columnar epithelium

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Stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas that undergo a lot of wear and tear, such as the mouth and esophagus. This tissue is made up of multiple layers of cells, with the top layer being constantly shed and replaced through mitosis.

The Tissue That Lines the Mouth and Esophagus, Which Undergoes