Lining of the respiratory tree – Pathology MCQ

Part of the respiratory tree not lined by pseudostratified epithelium?
A. Bronchioles
B. Larynx
C. Vocal cords
D. Trachea

Correct answer : C. Vocal cords

Pseudostratified epithelium – Histology

Vocal cords are lined by stratified squamous epithelium.
The other parts of the respiratory tree are lined by pseudostratified, tall, columnar, ciliated epithelium.

Ref: Robbins 9th, p670
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