Q20 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany

Compound squamous epithelium is found in

  • A
    stomach
  • B
    intestine
  • C
    trachea
  • Correct answer
    D
    pharynx

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.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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