Stratified epithelium: Characteristics, function, types.
Depending on where on the outside of the organism the stratified squamous epithelium is located, it can be strengthened with more or less keratin protein. A keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is tougher and more resistant to physical damage than non-keratinized cells.
Histology - Stratified squamous epithelium View Related Images. Description: Stratified squamous epithelium occurs on numerous surfaces where it provides an important protective function. It forms the outer covering of the body - the epidermis, where it becomes cornfield at its surface. It also is found in the mucosal linings of the mouth.
The function of the keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is to protect from abrasion and keep hydrated. The palm of the hand and sole of the feet are examples. Asked in Blood Vessels.
Squamous. Squamous means scale-like. simple squamous epithelium is a single layer of flat scale-shaped cells. Both the endothelial lining of blood vessels and the mesothelial lining of the body cavities are simple squamous epithelium. Try to identify the simple squamous epithelia in these pictures.
Learn about the structures, locations, and functions of this epithelial tissue, and then test yourself with labeled images, hints, and answer keys that put you in control.
Image of a cross section of a duct lined with epithelial cubic stratified tissue Hematoxylin-eosin stained. In the image can be clearly differentiated epithelial double layer, whose cells have a central core. The basal layer is in contact with the basal lamina while the apical layer is in contact with the lumen. Basal layer cells are usually cubic, while the apical layer may have a more.
Simple Squamous Epithelium Location in the body: air sacs of the lungs, lining of blood vessels, many body membranes, part of the kidney tubules Structure: one layer of flat cells that lie on the basement membrane Function: provides a smooth, slippery surface to reduce friction and allows for diffusion of substances during absorption or secretion Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Location in the body.