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The oesophagus is covered in the squamous stratified epithelium. In Barrett's oesophagus, this epithelial change is driven to withstand the activity of regurgitation of the stomach. The transformation of one tissue type into another is known as metaplasia.
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Stratified squamous epithelium
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The pseudostratified epithelium is found in the respiratory epithelium. It is characterised by epithelial cells which sit on the basal lamina at different heights.
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Pseudostratified epithelium
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Simple columnar epithelium lines the stomach and intestines. This allows secretion, absorption and protection of these structures.
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Simple columnar epithelium
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Simple squamous epithelium differs from stratified squamous epithelium as it consists of a single layer of cells on a basement membrane. Simple squamous epithelium is present in blood and lymphatic vessel lining where it is known as the endothelium.
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Simple squamous epithelium
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Stratified cuboidal epithelium is present in exocrine glands, and is composed of a few layers of cuboidal cells.
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Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Concept
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Barrett's oesophagus
Topic
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Gastroenterology
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Barrett's oesophagus is a condition where a patient develops metaplasia as a result of long-term gastric acid reflux.

Which of the following options correctly describes which epithelial cell type lines the oesophagus?
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