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.
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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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