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Question
Stratified epithelial cells have limited role in secretion. Justify their role in our skin.
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Solution
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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