HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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Question
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Two or more layers of cells
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Basic
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Complex
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Simple
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Stratified
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified epithelia contain two or more layers of cells. The function of this type of epithelium is mostly protective-the higher the number of layers, the more protective it is. It is good at withstanding abrasion. This type of epithelium is constantly renewing itself.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The stratified squamous epithelium can be of two types – keratinising and non-keratinising.
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