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': 'The epithelial lining of the urethra below the opening of the ejaculatory ducts is \nSelect and explain. \nA. Stratified cuboidal epithelium, B. Stratified columnar epithelium, C. Transitional epithelium, D. Stratified squamous epithelium', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: The epithelium of the urethra stas off as transitional cells as it exits the bladder. Fuher along the urethra there are psuedostratified columnar and stified columnar epithelia, then stratified squamous cells near the external urethral orifice. There are small mucus-secreting urethral glands, that help protect the epithelium from the corrosive urine. Ref - wikipedia.org', 'role': 'assistant'}]