Question

Non-keratinised stratified epithelium occurs in

• A. Vagina and cervix
• B. Body cavity and anal cavity
• C. Vagina, cervix and buccal cavity
• D. Vagina, cervix, buccal cavity and anal canal

Answer 1

The correct option is D Vagina, cervix, buccal cavity and anal canal

Non-keratinised stratified epithelium: The type of epithelial tissues( they are the tissues that cover the internal as well as external surfaces of the body) that do not contain a special protein named keratin.

The surface cells of this epithelia are made up of living cells and are impervious to water. This epithelium forms the lining of oesophagus, pharynx, buccal cavity, vagina, etc.

So, the correct answer is D.