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Stratified squamous epithelium is found in:
Stratified squamous epithelium is found in:
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The correct option is A Pharynx
A stratified squamous epithelium consists of squamous epithelial cells arranged in layers upon a basal membrane. Only one layer is in contact with the basement membrane; the other layers adhere to one another to maintain structural integrity. The pharynx is part of the digestive system and also of the conducting zone of the respiratory system. The pharynx is lined by non-keratinised squamous stratified epithelium.Hence the correct option is A.
A stratified squamous epithelium consists of squamous epithelial cells arranged in layers upon a basal membrane. Only one layer is in contact with the basement membrane; the other layers adhere to one another to maintain structural integrity.
The pharynx is part of the digestive system and also of the conducting zone of the respiratory system. The pharynx is lined by non-keratinised squamous stratified epithelium.
Hence the correct option is A.
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