Question

multlple select question select all that apply which of the following are characteristics of stratified squamous epithelium? has a protective role in the body specialized for diffusion cells at the surface are round cells at the surface are flat contains multiple cell layers

Explanation:

Stratified squamous epithelium has multiple cell - layers. The surface cells are flat and it serves a protective function in the body. It is not specialized for diffusion (simple squamous is better for that), and surface cells are not round.

Answer:

has a protective role in the body, cells at the surface are flat, contains multiple cell layers