Question

an epithelium has several layers. the layers are composed of cells that are shaped like tiles and overlap each other. choose all terms that could be used in naming this tissue.

□ simple
□ stratified
□ squamous
□ ciliated
□ columnar

Explanation:

• Stratified: The epithelium has several layers. Stratified epithelium is defined by having multiple cell layers.
• Squamous: The cells are shaped like tiles (which is characteristic of squamous - shaped cells). Simple epithelium has a single layer (not several as here), ciliated refers to cells with cilia (not mentioned), and columnar cells are taller (not tile - shaped).

Answer:

stratified, squamous