MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following tissues would be found in lining the esophagus?
A
simple columnar epithelium
B
fibrocartilage
C
simple squamous epithelium
D
stratified squamous epithelium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lining of oesophagus (food pipe) contains stratified squamous epithelium. This epithelium is normally not exposed to abrasion or dryness which makes the function of oesophagus easy during the passage of food.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The inner mucosa consists of a layer of stratified squamous epithelium lining the lumen of the organ, the lamina propria and the muscularis mucosae.

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