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What is the characteristic of stratified epithelium?

It is found in areas of low abrasion

It is found in areas of constant cell division

It has a single layer

It has more than one layer (correct)

Where does cell division occur in stratified epithelium?

In cells in the middle layer

In cells at the bottom layer

In cells near the surface

In cells near the basement membrane (correct)

What is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?

To facilitate cell division

To provide protection against abrasion (correct)

To regulate water loss

To facilitate cell migration

What is the shape of the cells in the lower layers of stratified squamous epithelium?

Roughly polygonal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium?

It has living cells on the surface layer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of keratin in stratified squamous keratinized epithelium?

To make the epithelium waterproof (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified squamous keratinized epithelium mainly found?

In the epidermis of skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of cells in the surface layer of stratified squamous epithelium?

They are flat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is replaced by cells underneath in stratified epithelium?

Cells lost by abrasion at the surface (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is stratified epithelium classified?

According to the cell shape of the superficial layer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which cells accumulate keratin and flatten as they move towards the surface?

Keratinization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the surface layer of cells in the skin?

Protection against water loss (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the conjunctiva lining the eyelids?

Stratified columnar (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the epithelium that lines the urinary bladder and parts of the ureters and urethra?

Urothelium (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of microvilli in epithelial cells?

Increase the surface area of the cell surface (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic adaptation of the skin for protection?

Keratinization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the occluding junctions between epithelial cells?

Prevent diffusion of substances between adjacent cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which cells become thin and inactive?

Keratinization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the ducts of sweat glands and sebaceous glands?

Stratified cuboidal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the long, modified microvilli found in parts of the male reproductive tract?

Stereocilia (B) Signup and view all the answers