What type of tissue lines the upper esophagus?
A. Simple squamous epithelium
B. Simple cuboidal epithelium
C. Simple columnar epithelium
D. Stratified squamous epithelium
E. Transitional epithelium
Ayushi Answered question August 14, 2024
D. Stratified squamous epithelium lines the upper esophagus. This type of epithelium is well-suited for areas subject to abrasion and friction, such as the esophagus.
Ayushi Answered question August 14, 2024