Stratified Squamous Epithelium Flashcards
1
Q
What is stratified squamous epithelium?
A
Multilayered flat cells
2
Q
Where is stratified squamous epithelium found?
A
Esophagus, lip, plenum nasolabiale
3
Q
Where are cells’ nuclei retained?
A
Esophagus and oral cavity
4
Q
Where are cells’ nuclei lost?
A
Epidermis of the skin and plenum nasolabiale
5
Q
What are stratified squamous epithelium connected by?
A
Intracellular bridges
6
Q
What do intracellular bridges do and,what are they composed of?
A
Composed of a type of intermediate filament and they link cells together
7
Q
Where is connective tissues found? Why?
What are papillae?
A
Connective tissues is found underlying the epithelium because it provides vascularization for the acellular epithelial lining.
Papillae are pale pink finger-like projections within the connective tissue.
