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': 'In stratified squamous epithelium, the basal layer of cells are \nSelect and explain. \nA. Squamous, B. Cuboidal, C. Columnar, D. Cuboido columnar', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Stratified squamous epithelium Superficial layer - squamous Middle layer - Cuboidal Basal layer - Columnar Only one layer is in contact with the basement membrane, remaining layers adhere to each other maintaining the integrity. Ref: IB Singh textbook of histology 6e pg 45.', 'role': 'assistant'}]