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Thin squamous epithelial cells arranged in many layers are known as _____ epithelium.

stratified squamous

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The correct option is A stratified squamous
The simple squamous epithelial cells are extremely thin and flat. These epithelial cells are sometimes arranged in many layers to prevent wear and tear. When they are arranged in this pattern of layers, the epithelium is called as stratified squamous epithelium.

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Q. Thin squamous epithelial cells arranged in many layers are known as _____ epithelium.

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Intestine absorbs the digested food materials. What type of epithelial cells is responsible for that?

(a) Stratified squamous epithelium
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Q. Read the statements A & B carefully and select the correct option.

Statement-A :

Stratified keratinised squamous epithelium has many superficial layers of horny, scale-like remains of dead squamous cells.

Statement-B :

Stratified non-keratinised epithelium is resistant to mechanical and chemical stresses.

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$\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I 1. Squamous Simple Epithelial Tissue & a . Salivary Ducts 2. Cuboidal Simple Epithelial Tissue & b . Skin 3. Columnar Simple Epithelial Tissue & c . Bowman's Capsule 4. Ciliated Columnar Simple Epithelial Tissue & d . Endometrium 5. Keratinised Stratified Epithelium & e . Nostrils \end{matrix}$

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