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This is an image of stratified squamous epithelium.

Q. Relate the structure to the function of stratified squamous epithelia

Structure - Stratified squamous cells are (1)______, and can have a layer of (2)______ on its outer surface or it may not.

Function- Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is present in (3)______, where the keratin acts as a protective, (4)_______ layer. Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is present in the (5)______ and rectum, among other places. 

Stratified Squamous

A1(1) neutral, (2) gelatin, (3) eyes, (4) anti-bacterial, (5) ileum

A2(1) rigid, (2) chromatin, (3) pharynx, (4) cartilaginous, (5) pancreas

A3. (1) bilayered, (2) serosa, (3) pores, (4) micro-dermal, (5) small itestine

A4. (1) multi-layered, (2) keratin, (3) skin, (4) water-proof, (5) mouth




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