NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified epithelium consists of two or more cell layers. Based on the shape of their most apical cell layer, they are further classified into squamous, cuboidal and columnar. There are also two types of specialized stratified epithelium: keratinized and transitional.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general it consists of between two and seven layers of epithelial cells that are organized into three main types: basal, intermediate and superficial.

Detailed explanation-3: -Epithelia composed of a single layer of cells is called simple epithelia; epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers is called stratified epithelia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Columnar (rectangular) cells are elongated cells with their nuclei typically near the basement membrane. Stratified columnar epithelium is composed of column shaped cells arranged in multiple layers.