Answer to Question #136636 in Biology for Galata

Question

1, Describe the general characteristics of epithelial tissue
2, which type of epithelial tissue lines wet surfaces such as lining of the mouth, esophagus, parts of epiglottis, vaginal wall and covers the mouth?

Answer 1

Epithelial tissue is composed of cells laid together in sheets with the cells tightly connected to one another. Epithelial layers are avascular, but innervated. Epithelial cells have two surfaces that differ in both structure and function.

Stratified squamous epithelium lines wet surfaces such as lining of the mouth, esophagus, parts of epiglottis, vaginal wall and covers the mouth.