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: Ophthalmology
Epithelial lining of conjunctiva is: March 2009 
Select and explain. 
A. Squamous keratinized, B. Pseudo-stratified, C. Cuboidal, D. Stratified squamous non-keratinized
D: Stratified squamous non-keratinized
Answer: D: Stratified squamous non-keratinized 
Explanation: Ans. D: Stratified squamous non-keratinized The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane consisting of cells and underlying basement membrane that covers the sclera and lines the inside of the eyelids.