Suppose, due to an accident, the delicate lining of the mouth and the oesophagus of a person is injured. In this case, which one of the following tissues will be affected ?
Smooth muscle
Cuboidal epithelium
Squamous epithelium
Striated muscle
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2022
Epithelial tissue forms the lining of body cavities, surfaces, and organs. The inner lining (mucosa) of the mouth and oesophagus, which is subject to abrasion from food passage, is lined with stratified squamous epithelium. This type of epithelium is composed of multiple layers of flattened cells, providing a protective barrier. Injury to this lining directly affects this epithelial tissue.