Which type of epithelial tissue is composed of only one layer of cells, but appears layered, because some of the cells do not reach the free surface?

A. Transitional
B. Stratified squamous
C. Pseudostratified columnar
D. Stratified cuboidal
E. Simple columnar


Answer: C

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