Which type of tissue is found lining the esophagus? please answer
connective
muscle
nervous
epithelial
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- stratified squamous epithelium
stratified squamous epitheliumThe esophageal lining is protected by a stratified squamous epithelium. Because this epithelium is normally not exposed to dryness or to abrasion, it is non-keratinized. Scattered submucosal mucous glands provide lubrication.
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