QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This epithelial lining is found in ducts and secretory tissue e.g. kidney tubules.
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c
Simple cuboidal
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This is the epithelial lining of the stomach and other parts of the digestive tract, bronchi, uterine tubes, and uterus. It secretes mucus and enzymes
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e
Simple columnar
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This is often ciliated epithelium, and it lines the trachea and most of the upper respiratory tract. It allows mucus to be moved.
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d
Pseudostratified columnar
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This is the lining of the air sacs of the lungs, heart, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
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b
Simple squamous
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It also lines the mouth and vagina as well - protecting against abrasion.
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a
Stratified squamous
Concept
Chapter
2693
4419
Oesophageal carcinoma
Topic
135
General surgery
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You are watching a 60-year-old woman who presented with persistent dysphagia and reflux undergoing endoscopy for suspected oesophageal cancer. The consultant asks you about oesophageal histology.

Which of these is the normal epithelial lining of the lower oesophagus?
a