Question

Read the statements A & B carefully and select the correct option.
$\text{Statement-A}:$ Stratified keratinised squamous epithelium has many superficial layers of horny, scale-like remains of dead squamous cells.
$\text{Statement-B}:$ Stratified non-keratinised epithelium is resistant to mechanical and chemical stresses.

• A. Only statement A is correct
  
• B. Only statement B is correct
  
• C. Both statements A & B are incorrect
  
• D. Both statements A & B are correct
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both statements A & B are correct


Answer (1)
Stratified keratinised squamous epithelium is impervious to water and highly resistant to mechanical abrasions.