NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified squamous epithelium: This type of epithelium usually has protective functions, including protection against microorganisms from invading underlying tissue and/or protection against water loss. The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stratified squamous epithelium tissue that makes up the outer layer of the skin is keratinized. The outer squamous cells are dead and sluff off. These cells help to prevent the loss of moisture from the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stratified epithelium differs from simple epithelium in that it is multilayered. It is therefore found where body linings have to withstand mechanical or chemical insult. In keratinized epithelia, the most apical layers (exterior) of cells are dead and and contain a tough, resistant protein called keratin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The function of stratified columnar epithelium is mainly the protection of underlying tissues with multiple layers of epithelial cells. Also, they perform secretion.