HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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oesophagus and lining of mouth
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ducts of salivary glands
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Inner lining of intestine
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lining of kidney tubes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Simple squamous epithelial cells are extremely thin and flat and form a delicate lining. The oesophagus and the lining of the mouth, alveoli of the lungs, etc are lined with squamous epithelium. They help in protection, excretion, gas exchange, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -(B) The human esophageal epithelium is nonkeratinized stratified squamous and comprises many cell layers. Stromal papillae divide the epithelium into regions overlying papillae and interpapillary regions.
Detailed explanation-3: -The simple squamous epithelium is found in the inner walls of blood vessals, lungs, heart and oesophagus. It is also present on the surface of the skin, where they provide protection and prevent the entry of germs.