19.10.2015 Views

EPITHELIUM AND GLANDS

Epithelium and glands - PEER

Epithelium and glands - PEER

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Stratified squamous epithelium: the<br />

protection epithelium<br />

• Keratinized stratified squamous<br />

(thick or thin)<br />

• Prevent dessication<br />

• Protect against abrasion<br />

• Prevent foreign invasion<br />

• Ex. Slide 29: Thick skin (ventral<br />

surface of finger)<br />

• Non-keratinized stratified<br />

squamous<br />

• Moist lubricated surface<br />

• Ex. Slide 52: Tongue<br />

Slide 029<br />

Slide 52

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!