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Question
Stratified epithelial cells have limited role in secretion. Justify their role in our skin.
Solution
The stratified epithelium is made of more than one layer of cells and thus has a limited role in secretion and absorption. Their main function is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses. They cover the dry surface of the skin.
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