Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

Stratified squamous epithelium covers moist surfaces like the buccal cavity.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The oral cavity is lined by a mucous membrane consisting of stratified squamous epithelium, and an underlying connective tissue layer, the lamina propria. The surface is kept moist with mucus produced by the major and numerous minor salivary glands.

So, the given statement is 'True'.