MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Epithelium with more than one layer of cells
A
Stratified epithelium
B
Simple epithelium
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transitional epithelium : A transitional epithelium (also known as urothelium) is made up of several layers of cells that become flattened when stretched.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stratified epithelium consists of multiple stacked layers of cells. This epithelium protects against physical and chemical damage. The stratified epithelium is named by the shape of the most apical layer of cells, closest to the free space.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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