Question: where is nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium located?
Answer: It may be seen in the some parts of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, distal ureters, vagina and external female genitalia. Nonkeratinized epithelium does contain some keratinized cells, however the amount of keratin deposition will vary depending on the level of dessication and abrasion it may be exposed to.