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Epithelial lining of the lingual surface of epiglottis?

A
Simple columnar
B
Simple Cuboidal
C
Pseudo stratified ciliated columnar
D
Stratified squamous epithelium
High-Yield Explanation
The epiglottis has two surfaces, a lingual and a laryngeal surface, related to the oral cavity and the larynx respectively. The entire lingual surface and the apical poion of the laryngeal surface (since it is vulnerable to abrasion due to its relation to the digestive tract) are covered by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium.

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