MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epidermis, the epithelial layer of skin, is primarily protective. This layer, consisting of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, is tough, relatively impermeable, and self-replacing. These functional qualities are conferred by the epidermis’ principal cell type, the keratinocyte.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keratinocytes are the predominant cell type of epidermis and originate in the basal layer, produce keratin, and are responsible for the formation of the epidermal water barrier by making and secreting lipids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stratified squamous epithelial cells are found in a number of organs, including the skin epidermis and the thymus.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are two different types of stratified squamous epithelium: keratinized squamous epithelium and non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.