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The tissue that forms inner lining of our mouth.


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Squamous Epithelial tissue

  1. This type of epithelial tissue layer has large size cells, thin and flat, irregularly shaped cells, and fits closely together like the tiles of the floor so-called pavement epithelium.
  2. When it forms the internal lining of the mouth and alimentary canal, then it is called a mucus membrane.
  3. The main function of the mucus is to form a protective lining on the surface of the mouth and the alimentary canal from the harmful actions of acidic and basic components of the digestive juice.

Final answer

The tissue that forms the inner lining of our mouth is Squamous epithelium tissue.


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