Stratified epithelium
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Stratified epithelium can refer to:
- Stratified squamous epitheliumStratified squamous epitheliumA stratified squamous epithelium consists of squamous epithelial cells arranged in layers upon a basement membrane. Only one layer is in contact with the basement membrane; the other layers adhere to one another to maintain structural integrity...
- Stratified cuboidal epitheliumStratified cuboidal epitheliumStratified cuboidal epithelia is a rare type of epithelial tissue composed of cuboidally shaped cells arranged in multiple layers.They protect areas such as ducts of sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands.-External links:...
- Stratified columnar epithelia