The endometrium of the uterus is covered by an epithelium that is classified as:

a. Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
b. Simple columnar
c. Simple cuboidal
d. Simple squamous
e. Stratified cuboidal


ANS: B
Simple columnar epithelial cells of the endometrium both cover the surface and extend down into the endometrial connective tissue as secretory glands.

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