Stratified epithelia have two or more cell layers, regenerate from the basal layer, primarily protect tissues, and are named by the shape of the apical cells.
Stratified epithelia have two or more cell layers, regenerate from the basal layer, primarily protect tissues, and are named by the shape of the apical cells.
| Front | What are the properties of stratified epithelia? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. Contain 2+ layers of cells 2. Regenerate from below (basal layer) 3. Major role is protection 4. Named according the the shape of cells at top layer (apical) |
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