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Which type of tissue Is found lining the esophagus

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stratified squamous epithelium

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The inner wall of the esophagus is lined with stratified squamous epithelium. It shows up as large purple on your slide. Notice that the cells at the base of this epithelial layer are cuboidal. This is the region where mitosis occurs.
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