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In non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium, what is the characteristic feature of the most superficial cells?
In non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium, what is the characteristic feature of the most superficial cells?
- They are dead and contain keratin
- They are living and contain nuclei (correct)
- They are usually columnar in shape
- They are polyhedral or cuboidal in shape
What is the characteristic feature of the cells in the deepest (or basal) layer of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the characteristic feature of the cells in the deepest (or basal) layer of stratified squamous epithelium?
- They are flattened squamous cells
- They are usually columnar in shape (correct)
- They contain keratin
- They are polyhedral or cuboidal in shape
Where is keratinised stratified squamous epithelium found?
Where is keratinised stratified squamous epithelium found?
- In situations where the surface of the squamous epithelium remains moist
- At places where the epithelial surface is dry (correct)
- Over surfaces of the body not subject to friction
- In locations with high mitotic activity
What substance do the most superficial cells of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium contain?
What substance do the most superficial cells of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium contain?
Why is stratified squamous epithelium found over surfaces subject to friction constantly being replaced?
Why is stratified squamous epithelium found over surfaces subject to friction constantly being replaced?
Which type of epithelium is made up of several layers of cells?
Which type of epithelium is made up of several layers of cells?
Where are the most superficial cells living and contain nuclei?
Where are the most superficial cells living and contain nuclei?
What is the characteristic feature of the cells in the deepest (or basal) layer of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the characteristic feature of the cells in the deepest (or basal) layer of stratified squamous epithelium?
Where is stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?
Where is stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?
What substance do the most superficial cells of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium contain?
What substance do the most superficial cells of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium contain?
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