Cells are the building blocks of life. In humans and other multicellular organisms, cells depend on one another and cooperate to maintain homeostasis in the body. Groups of cells that are similar in structure and function are called tissues. What tissue protects the underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion?
- Transitional epithelium
- Simple columnar epithelium
- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
Answer
The correct answer is D) Stratified squamous epithelium.
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