EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The epithelial tissue found in areas subject to considerable friction and abuse, such as the esophagus, is
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stratified squamous epithelium
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simple squamous epithelium
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transitional
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simple columnar epithelium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epithelium lining of the adult esophagus is squamous and stratified.
Detailed explanation-2: -Simple columnar epithelium forms a thick layer that lines the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and uterus. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium possess beating cilia and transport particles in the respiratory tract and reporductive system.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis of the skin needs to protect the body and to resist friction, so it requires a stratified squamous epithelium. Thus, the correct answer is: 3. stratified squamous epithelium.
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