Are stratified epithelia named according to the cells on the basal surface?
A. True
B. False
Answer (2)
Stratified epithelia are named based on the cell type at the apical surface, not the basal surface. For instance, stratified squamous epithelium has squamous cells on top. Thus, the statement is false. ;
Stratified epithelia are named according to the cells at the apical surface, not the basal surface. Therefore, the correct answer is B (False). Each type of stratified epithelium is classified based on the shape of the cells on the outer layer.
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