NEET BIOLOGY

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

Detailed explanation-2: -The mouth, skin, and vaginal mucosa are lined by stratified squamous epithelial cells. The lining of bodily cavities, blood arteries, and the pericardium is made up of specialized squamous epithelium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Stratified Squamous Epithelia. In the digestive system, this tissue type is found on upper surface of the tongue, the hard palate of the mouth, the esophagus and anus. It is also common in the female reproductive system and is seen in the vagina, cervix, and labia majora.

Detailed explanation-4: -Besides the skin, the keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is also found in areas of the oral mucosa that are subject to frictional stress, such as the gingiva, hard palate and parts of the tongue.

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium include some parts of the lining of oral cavity, pharynx, conjunctiva of eye, upper one-third esophagus, rectum, external female genitalia, and vagina.