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Stratified Epithelium
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| where is keratinized stratified squamous found in the human body? | epidermis of the skin |
| where is non-keratinized stratified squamous found in the human body? | mouth, esophagus, anus |
| what is the function of both keratinized and non-keratinized stratified squamous? | protection |
| do mitosis take place near the basal or apical surface of a stratified tissue? | basal |
| why does mitosis occur near the basal surface of a stratified tissue? | closest to the food supply |
| where is transitional epithelium found in the human body? | ureters and urinary bladder |
| what is the function of transitional tissue? | withstand stretching |
| what shape are the cells in transitional epithelium? | cuboidal |
| how many layers of transitional tissue can be seen in a bladder that is empty? | 8-10 layers |
| how many layers of transitional tissue can be seen in a bladder that is full? | 2-3 layers |
| are younger cells near the apical or basal surface of a stratified tissue? | basal |
| are older cells near the apical or basal surface of a stratified tissue? | apical |