An epithelium whose cells are tall and narrow,with each one touching the basement membrane and reaching the apical surface,is called __________ epithelium.
A) stratified squamous
B) stratified cuboidal
C) simple cuboidal
D) simple columnar
E) pseudostratified columnar

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Simple columnar epithelium consists of tall and narrow cells that touch the basement membrane and reach the apical surface. Stratified squamous and stratified cuboidal epithelia have multiple layers of cells, while simple cuboidal epithelium consists of cube-shaped cells. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium appears to be layered, but all cells touch the basement membrane.

An Epithelium Whose Cells Are Tall and Narrow,with Each One