This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'Epithelial lining of the lingual surface of epiglottis? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Simple columnar, B. Simple Cuboidal, C. Pseudo stratified ciliated columnar, D. Stratified squamous epithelium', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: 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.', 'role': 'assistant'}]