<prompt> Ectocervix is lined by:Non-ciliated columnar epitheliumStratified squamous epitheliumCiliated columnar epitheliumCuboidal epithelium  <response>: Epithelium of cervixThe epithelium of the cervix is varied.The ectocervix more distal, by the vagina is composed of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.The endocervix more proximal, within the uterus is composed of simple columnar epithelium. 