In the respiratory system, what type of epithelium is most common in the respiratory zone and why? Stratified squamous to allow gas exchange Pseudostratified ciliated columnar to allow gas exchange Pseudostratified ciliated columnar to move air for greater contact with exchange surface Simple squamous to allow gas exchange Simple squamous to move air for greater contact with exchange surface Stratified squamous to move air for greater contact with exchange surface
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