- Squamous epithelium is characterized by flattened cells. - Stratified squamous epithelium consists of multiple layers of squamous cells and is found in locations requiring protection against abrasion. - The oesophagus is a tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach, and its lining is subject to friction from food passage, making stratified squamous epithelium suitable.
Squamous epithelial cells are found in the inner lining of
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2021 · Topic: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Cellular and Tissue Organization)
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