NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The epidermis is composed of ____
A
stratified squamous epithelium
B
simple columnar epithelium
C
adipose tissue
D
connective tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis is composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium. It is made of four or five layers of epithelial cells, depending on its location in the body. It does not have any blood vessels within it (i.e., it is avascular).

Detailed explanation-2: -The stratified squamous keratinised epithelium of the epidermis, which forms the outermost layer of the skin, protects the body against various external influences, such as mechanical stress, radiation, microbial penetra-tion, and exsiccation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis is made of connective tissue and is covered on its surface by a thick layer of stratified squamous epithelium that we call the epidermis. The dermis is a highly vascularized tissue, while the epidermis – – like any other type of epithelial tissue – – is avascular.

Detailed explanation-4: -The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.

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