GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A stratified squamous epithelium consists of squamous (flattened) epithelial cells arranged in layers upon a basal membrane. Only one layer is in contact with the basement membrane; the other layers adhere to one another to maintain structural integrity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stratified squamous epithelium consists of a single basal layer containing stem cells, 2–3 layers of proliferative basaloid cells in the suprabasal region, and larger keratinized cells toward the surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simple squamous epithelium – a single layer of thin flattened cells. This type of epithelium forms thin delicate sheets of cells through which molecules can easily pass (diffusion, filtration).

Detailed explanation-4: -We have established that three layers of cells are present within the normal adult stratified squamous epithelium of the true vocal fold.