Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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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?

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?

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?

Keratin Signup and view all the answers

Why is stratified squamous epithelium found over surfaces subject to friction constantly being replaced?

Due to proliferation of cells from the basal layer Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelium is made up of several layers of cells?

Stratified squamous epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Where are the most superficial cells living and contain nuclei?

Non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the cells in the deepest (or basal) layer of stratified squamous epithelium?

Columnar cells Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?

On the surface of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What substance do the most superficial cells of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium contain?

Keratin Signup and view all the answers

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In non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium, what is the characteristic feature of the most superficial cells?

What is the characteristic feature of the cells in the deepest (or basal) layer of stratified squamous epithelium?

Where is keratinised stratified squamous epithelium found?

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?

Which type of epithelium is made up of several layers of cells?

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?

Where is stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?

What substance do the most superficial cells of keratinised stratified squamous epithelium contain?

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