The difference between Keratinized and Non-keratinized Squamous Epithelium are given below:
Kertinized Suamous Epithelium:
1. The cells of few outer layers of stratified squamous epithetium replace their cytoplasm with a hard water proof protein
2. The layers of flat dead cells-stratum corneum or horney layers are present.
3. It forms epidermis of the skin of land vertebrates.
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4. It prevents loss of loss of water and mechanical injury.
Non-kertinized Epithelium:
1. It has living squamous cells at the surface.
2. Strtum corneum absent as non-kertinization or cornification occurs.
3. It is formed in lining of cornea, mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, vocal cords, vigina, cervix etc.
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4. It provides mechanical protection from injury.