Stratified squamous epithelium tissue is present in
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Answer:
Types of Epithelial Tissue
Epithelial Tissue Cells
Cells Locations
Stratified squamous epithelium Lines the esophagus, mouth, and vagina
Stratified cuboidal epithelium Sweat glands, salivary glands, and mammary glands
Stratified columnar epithelium The male urethra and the ducts of some glands.
Step-by-step explanation:
A stratified squamous epithelium consists of squamous (flattened) epithelial cells arranged in layers upon a basal membrane. Only one layer is in contact with the basement membrane; the other layers adhere to one another to maintain structural integrity. Although this epithelium is referred to as squamous, many cells within the layers may not be flattened; this is due to the convention of naming epithelia according to the cell type at the surface. In the deeper layers, the cells may be columnar or cuboidal.[1] There are no intercellular spaces. This type of epithelium is well suited to areas in the body subject to constant abrasion, as the thickest layers can be sequentially sloughed off and replaced before the basement membrane is exposed. It forms the outermost layer of the skin and the inner lining of the mouth, esophagus and vagina.[2]