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What is the defining characteristic of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Presence of living cells with visible nuclei in the superficial layers
Where is keratinized stratified squamous epithelium predominantly found?
In dry surfaces of the body subject to friction
What is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?
To protect against mechanical stress and abrasion
What leads to constant replacement of the most superficial layers in stratified squamous epithelium?
Constant proliferation of cells from the basal layer
What distinguishes the cells in the most superficial layers of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Presence of dead cells without nuclei
Test your knowledge about the structure and characteristics of stratified squamous epithelium, a type of tissue made up of several layers of cells with different shapes and functions.
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