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What is the characteristic of stratified epithelium?
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?
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?
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?
What is the shape of the cells in the lower layers of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the characteristic of stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium?
What is the characteristic of stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium?
What is the function of keratin in stratified squamous keratinized epithelium?
What is the function of keratin in stratified squamous keratinized epithelium?
Where is stratified squamous keratinized epithelium mainly found?
Where is stratified squamous keratinized epithelium mainly found?
What is the characteristic of cells in the surface layer of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the characteristic of cells in the surface layer of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is replaced by cells underneath in stratified epithelium?
What is replaced by cells underneath in stratified epithelium?
How is stratified epithelium classified?
How is stratified epithelium classified?
What is the process by which cells accumulate keratin and flatten as they move towards the surface?
What is the process by which cells accumulate keratin and flatten as they move towards the surface?
What is the main function of the surface layer of cells in the skin?
What is the main function of the surface layer of cells in the skin?
What type of epithelium is found in the conjunctiva lining the eyelids?
What type of epithelium is found in the conjunctiva lining the eyelids?
What is the name of the epithelium that lines the urinary bladder and parts of the ureters and urethra?
What is the name of the epithelium that lines the urinary bladder and parts of the ureters and urethra?
What is the function of microvilli in epithelial cells?
What is the function of microvilli in epithelial cells?
What is the characteristic adaptation of the skin for protection?
What is the characteristic adaptation of the skin for protection?
What is the function of the occluding junctions between epithelial cells?
What is the function of the occluding junctions between epithelial cells?
What is the term for the process by which cells become thin and inactive?
What is the term for the process by which cells become thin and inactive?
What type of epithelium is found in the ducts of sweat glands and sebaceous glands?
What type of epithelium is found in the ducts of sweat glands and sebaceous glands?
What is the name of the long, modified microvilli found in parts of the male reproductive tract?
What is the name of the long, modified microvilli found in parts of the male reproductive tract?
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