NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A many-layered epithelium with cuboidal basal cells and flat cells at its surface would be classified as ____
A
stratified squamous
B
stratified cuboidal
C
stratified columnar
D
transitional
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified squamous epithelium is the most common type of stratified epithelium in the human body. The apical cells are squamous, whereas the basal layer contains either columnar or cuboidal cells. The top layer may be covered with dead cells filled with keratin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epithelial cells can also be categorized by the special functions they have, including: Transitional epithelium: A transitional epithelium (also known as urothelium) is made up of several layers of cells that become flattened when stretched. It lines most of your urinary tract and allows your bladder to expand.

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