What type of epithelium lines most of the digestive tract, the uterine tubes, and the renal collecting duct?
A) simple columnar epithelium
B) simple squamous epithelium
C) simple cuboidal epithelium
D) stratified squamous epithelium
A
Explanation:
B) Simple squamous epithelium forms the thin walls of air sacs in the lungs.
C) Simple cuboidal epithelium lines the kidney tubules, the thyroid, and other glands and ducts.
D) Stratified squamous epithelium forms the superficial region of the skin.
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