Question

epithelium provides a moist and slippery surface and is well suited to resist stress, as seen in the

multiple choice

stratified; tongue

nonkeratinized; vagina

keratinized; skin

keratinized; tongue

nonkeratinized; skin

Explanation:

Non - keratinized epithelium lacks the tough, protective keratin layer. It provides a moist and slippery surface and can resist stress well. The vagina has non - keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Stratified epithelium in the tongue is not the best example for the described properties. Keratinized epithelium in skin and tongue has keratin which makes it less moist and slippery compared to non - keratinized types. Skin is mainly keratinized and not non - keratinized as described in the last option.

Answer:

B. Nonkeratinized, vagina