MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The stratified squamous keratinised epithelium of the epidermis, which forms the outermost layer of the skin, protects the body against various external influences, such as mechanical stress, radiation, microbial penetra-tion, and exsiccation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Keratinized epithelium has keratin deposited on the surface which makes it impermeable and dry. Examples of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium include skin, the epidermis of the palm of the hand, and the sole of the foot, and the masticatory mucosa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keratinized epithelium is found in the epidermis of the skin, sole of the foot and palm of the hand.