Question

Outermost layer of the skin is made up of ______ epithelium.

• A. stratified squamous
• B. cuboidal
• C. columnar
• D. simple ciliated

Answer 1

The correct option is A stratified squamous

Stratified squamous epithelium consists of many layers of cells. The skin, which protects the body, is also made of squamous epithelium. Skin epithelial cells are arranged in many layers to prevent wear and tear. Since they are arranged in a pattern of layers, epithelium is called stratified squamous epithelium. Here the deepest layer are columar or cuboidal with oval nuclei.