Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct feature of keratinised epithelium in contrast to non- keratinised epithelium?

  1. It forms the lining of buccal cavity, pharynx and oesophagus.

  2. Its surface cells are living and contain cytoplasm.

  3. It forms the layer impervious to water.

  4. It is not protected against abrasion.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Keratinised layer of epidermis is dead and thus osmosis or any other fluid transport mechanism does not work.