GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of epithelium would you expect to provide the most protection?
A
simple squamous
B
stratified squamous
C
simple cuboidal
D
pseudostratifed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified squamous epithelium: This type of epithelium usually has protective functions, including protection against microorganisms from invading underlying tissue and/or protection against water loss. The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of stratified columnar epithelium is mainly the protection of underlying tissues with multiple layers of epithelial cells. Also, they perform secretion.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fundamental difference between simple and stratified epithelial tissue is that simple epithelial tissue has only one cell layer. In contrast, stratified epithelial tissue has two or more cell layers piled upon each other. Let us explore more differences between the Simple and Stratified Squamous Epithelium.

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