This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
Ectocervix is lined by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Non-ciliated columnar epithelium, B. Stratified squamous epithelium, C. Ciliated columnar epithelium, D. Cuboidal epithelium
B: Stratified squamous epithelium
Answer: B: Stratified squamous epithelium 
Explanation: Epithelium of cervixThe epithelium of the cervix is varied.The ectocervix (more distal, by the vagina) is composed of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.The endocervix (more proximal, within the uterus) is composed of simple columnar epithelium.