A Student in a Histology Class Was Asked to Describe

question 91

Multiple Choice

A student in a histology class was asked to describe the structure of a stratified squamous epithelium. Which one of the following is the best description?

• A) tissue composed of protein fibers in a ground substance and a few cells
• B) tissue composed of one layer of flat cells located on a basement membrane
• C) tissue composed of contracting protein fibers enclosed by plasma membranes
• D) tissue composed of several layers of tall cells resting on a basement membrane
• E) tissue composed of several layers of flat cells resting on a basement membrane

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Definitions:

Allergy

An immune system reaction to foreign substances (allergens) that are usually harmless to most people, leading to various symptoms.

Phagocytosis

A cellular process where cells engulf and digest particles or other cells, a crucial part of the immune response.

Activated T Cells

Immune cells that have been stimulated by an antigen to provide an immune response against infections and diseases.

Antibody Formation

The process by which the immune system produces antibodies in response to foreign substances (antigens) to neutralize or eliminate them.