JIPMER2008BotanyPlant - Growth and Development

Compound squamous epithelium is found in

Options

Astomach
Bintestine
Ctrachea
Dpharynx

Correct answer

D. pharynx

Step-by-step solution

In the structure of compound squamous epithelium, several layers of cells, deep layers are cuboidal to columnar, surface layers flat and scale-like. This epithelium founds in mouth,oesophagus, part of epiglottis (pharynx) and vagina. The main function of this epithelium is protection.

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