Which of the following tissues is not found in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?

A) Simple squamous epithelium
B) Pseudostratified epithelium
C) Smooth muscle
D) Hyaline cartilage

Conducting Zone

Part of the respiratory system comprised of the airways that carry air to the sites of gas exchange but are not directly involved in gas exchange.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells that forms the lining of blood vessels, air sacs of lungs, and other surfaces where passive diffusion of gases occurs.

Pseudostratified Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue that appears layered due to the varying lengths of cells but is actually a single layer where every cell is in contact with the basement membrane.