Question

When squamous cells are arranged in many layers and top layers consist of dead cells covered with keratin (a protein), the layer of tissues is known as ________.

• A. stratified epithelium
• B. squamous epithelium
• C. multilayered epithelium
• D. connective cell layer

Answer 1

The correct option is A

stratified epithelium

The skin of human body (or any mammal), lining of buccal cavity and pharynx, lining of nasal chamber consist of stratified epithelium. Epithelial tissues consisting of more than one layer are called stratified epithelial tissue.