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epithelial cells prevents wear and tear.

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Ciliated squamous

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Stratified squamous

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Simple squamous

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Solution

The correct option is B Stratified squamous
Skin epithelial cells are arranged in many layers to prevent wear and tear. Since they are arranged in a pattern of layers, the epithelium is called stratified squamous epithelium.

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