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stratfied epithelial cells have limited role in secretion , Justify their role in our skin .

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Stratified epitheilium consists of epithelial cells in which the deepest layer is made up of colummer of cuboidal cells it is a type of compound epithelium and outer few layers ,a water proof protin called kerstion is present .
These layers of sead cells is called horny layer which is shed at intervals due to frictions hence layers has a limited role in secretion and absorption mechanical and chemical stresses.
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