STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM

Question 1

What is stratified squamous epithelium ?

Answer 1

In this tissue cells are multi layered and upper cells are flat and scale like.

Question 2

Name two types of stratified squamous epithelium?

Answer 2

1. Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium

2. Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium

Question 3

What is stratified squamous keratinized epithelium and where are they present ?

Answer 3

1. Presence of keratin

2. Present in skin and forms the dry water proof covering to prevent water loss.

Question 4

What is stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium and where are they present ?

Answer 4

1. Absence of keratin
2. Present in the inner lining of moist hollow parts like buccal cavity(cheek epithelium) , pharynx , oesophagus , vagina etc.

Question 5

What is the main function of the compound epithelium ?

Answer 5

They provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses.