Under a light microscope, a tissue appears as a simple squamous epithelium. Can this be a sample of the skin surface? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
No, this is not a sample of the skin surface. A simple squamous epithelium provides too little protection against infection, abrasion, or dehydration to function effectively as the skin surface.
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