This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Epithelial tissue, Subject name: Anatomy
Epithelium lining of lingual surface of epiglottis is 
Select and explain. 
A. Simple Columnar, B. Pseudostratified ciliated columnar, C. Simple Cuboidal, D. Stratified squamous epithelium
D: Stratified squamous epithelium
Answer: D: Stratified squamous epithelium 
Explanation: Stratified squamous epithelium is present in pharynx, lingual surface of epiglottis which is non keratinised in nature whereas in laryngeal surface of epiglottis it is lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium (respiratory epithelium).