This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Larynx, Subject name: ENT
Vocal cord is lined by 
Select and explain. 
A. Stratified columnar epithelium, B. Stratified squamous epithelium, C. Cuboidal epithelium, D. Pseudociliated columnar epithelium
B: Stratified squamous epithelium
Answer: B: Stratified squamous epithelium 
Explanation: MUCOUS MEMBRANE OF THE LARYNX It lines the larynx and is loosely attached except over the posterior surface of epiglottis, true vocal cords and corniculate and cuneiform cailages. Epithelium of the mucous membrane is ciliated columnar type except over the vocal cords and upper pa of the vestibule where it is stratified squamous type. Mucous glands are distributed all over the mucous lining and are paicularly numerous on the posterior surface of epiglottis, posterior pa of the aryepiglottic folds and in the saccules. There are no mucous glands in the vocal folds. Ref:- Dhingra; pg num:-285