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प्रश्न
Stratified epithelial cells have limited role in secretion. Justify their role in our skin.
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उत्तर
The stratified epithelium is made of more than one layer of cells and thus has a limited role in secretion and absorption. Their main function is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses. They cover the dry surface of the skin.
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Based on the following information, identify the three types of epithelial tissue in the figures given below :
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(1) Cuboidal epithelium: It consists of a single layer of cuboidal cells.
(2) Columnar epithelium: It is composed of tall, cylindrical cells with oval nuclei usually placed at the base of the cells.
(3) Ciliated epithelium: It consists of cells being hair-like cilia on their free surface.
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