What type of epithelium contains thin, flat cells stacked upon each other? 1.) simple squamous 2.) stratified squamous 3.) simple cuboidal 4.) stratified cuboidal 5.) simple columnar
stratified squamous
The type of epithelium that contains thin, flat cells stacked upon each other is stratified squamous epithelium. This type of epithelium is found in areas of the body that undergo mechanical stress and abrasion, such as the outer layer of the skin, lining of the oral cavity, esophagus, and vagina. The flattened cells on the surface of the epithelium are called squamous cells.
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