Final answer:
The term for epithelial cells composed of multiple layers is stratified epithelium. Cells in a single tall and narrow layer are called columnar epithelium. The epithelial tissue that moves particles and is found in the airways is the pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term for epithelial cells that are composed of multiple layers is b) Stratified epithelium. This type of epithelium is characterized by having more than one layer of cells, with only the basal layer resting on the basal lamina. These multiple layers protect against abrasion and damage and are found in areas of the body such as the skin, mouth, and vagina.
The columnar epithelium is where the cells are arranged in a single layer and look tall and narrow, and the nucleus is located close to the basal side. The simple columnar epithelium is composed of a single layer of tall and narrow cells with a nucleus close to the basal surface.
The type of epithelial tissue that specializes in moving particles across its surface and is found in the airways and lining of the oviduct is the pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium. This tissue appears to be stratified but is a single layer of irregularly shaped cells that all make contact with the basal surface.