In Fig. Img_018, the epithelium lining the lumen of this organ is classified as
A) simple squamous
B) simple cuboidal
C) stratified squamous nonkeratinized
D) stratified cuboidal
E) transitional

Question

In Fig. Img_018, the epithelium lining the lumen of this organ is classified as 
A) simple squamous 
B) simple cuboidal 
C) stratified squamous nonkeratinized 
D) stratified cuboidal 
E) transitional

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The image shows a section of the esophagus, which is lined by a stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium. This type of epithelium is adapted to withstand the abrasion and friction caused by food and liquids passing through the esophagus. Simple squamous, simple cuboidal, stratified cuboidal, and transitional epithelia are not suitable for this location.

In Fig Img_018, the Epithelium Lining the Lumen of This Organ