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What does stratified mean in 'stratified squamous epithelium'?
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∙ 13y ago
Stratified refers to layers. The epithelial cells are arranged as such.
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What type of epithelium line anus?
Simple stratified epithelium lines the anus.
An epithelium built to withstand friction is what?
B. stratified squamous
What type of epithelium are found in the nasopharynx?
psuedostratified ciliated columnar epithelial cells and goblet cells
When does epithelium of esophagus change to squamous?
I believe that the esophagus does not change to squamous as it already contains stratified squamous epithelium (keratinization depends on species and diet) post- soft palate. I believe that the esophagus does not change to squamous as it already contains stratified squamous epithelium (keratinization depends on species and diet) post- soft palate.
Is stratified squamous epithelium avascular?
all epithelial tissue is avascular
What kind of epithelium is in the epidermis?
stratified squamous epithelial and simple cuboidal epethilium.
What epithelium tissue is the epidermis of the skin?
The epidermis is made up of stratified squamous epithelium.
What type of epithelium line anus?
Simple stratified epithelium lines the anus.
An epithelium built to withstand friction is what?
B. stratified squamous
What heals faster stratified squamous or stratified columnar epithelium?
Simple columnar epithelium cells will heal faster than stratified squamous cells. The stratified squamous cells rarely have contact with blood.
What epithelium tissue provides the greatest protection from mechanical injury?
Stratified Squamous provides the best protection because it is the outer layer of our skin. Your epidermis is stratified squamous epithelium!
Are melanocytes found in the stratified squamous epithelium?
yes, mealoncytes are found in the stratified squamous epthelium
What type of epithelium can be found in the epidermis?
Stratified Squamous
What does the epidermus contain?
Stratified squamous epithelium.
Consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Stratified = layered; Epithelium = exterior, as compared to mesothelium or endothelium; Squamous = are flattened cells, obvious to be layered: need help/input/please,
What type of epithelium are found in the nasopharynx?
psuedostratified ciliated columnar epithelial cells and goblet cells
Is simple squamous the epithelium best adapted for a body surface subject to abraision?
stratified squamous
