State the location and describe the adaptation of stratified tissue

Locations and adaptations of stratified tissues

Location

• Surface of the skin
• Lining of vigina
• Lining buccal cavity
• Linin upper 3^rd of the esophagus.

Adaptations

• Stratified epithelium consists of a number of layers of cells. it is therefore thick forming a tough impervious barrier.
• Cells are continually replaced from the mitotic divisions of the germinal layer. This allows the stratified epithelium to withstand friction
• In some areas, the cells on the surface are transformed into a dead horny layer of keratin, protect the inner cell from friction and water loss.

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