What type of epithelial tissue makes up the epidermis?

Stratified columnar

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Stratified cuboidal

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Stratified squamous

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Stratified squamous

Epidermis is the outermost layer of skin.
It is made of multiple layers of squamous epithelium, commonly referred to as stratified squamous epithelium.

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