Oesophagus is lined with which type of epithelial tissue?

Simple squamous epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium

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Columnar epithelium

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is D Stratified squamous epithelium
The lining of oesophagus (food pipe) contains stratified squamous epithelium. This epithelium is normally not exposed to abrasion or dryness which makes the function of oesophagus easy during the passage of food.

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