Epithelium in vocal card is_________________?

Correct answer: B. stratified squamous

  • A. Pseudo stratified columnar
  • B. stratified squamous
  • C. Simple columnar
  • D. Cuboidal epithelium

Explanation

The true vocal folds are lined by stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium because they undergo repeated friction and vibration. Most of the remaining laryngeal mucosa is lined by respiratory pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.

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