Anatomy of Human Lips

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Which part of the lip lacks a superficial layer of keratin or is lightly keratinized?

  • The inner oral mucosa
  • The transitional zone or vermilion border (correct)
  • The outer cutaneous part
  • The red (vermilion) border

What is the most common oral cavity malignancy, accounting for almost 95% of cases?

  • Ameloblastoma
  • Leiomyosarcoma
  • Odontogenic myxoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma (correct)

What lifestyle factor typically causes neoplasms on the lower lip?

  • Tobacco smoking
  • Lack of exercise
  • Poor dental hygiene
  • Chronic sun exposure (correct)

Who is more susceptible to lip carcinoma, according to the text?

<p>Middle-aged and elderly men (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for lip carcinoma?

<p>Surgical excision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What presents a potential complication of lip carcinoma treatment?

<p>Regional metastasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lamina propria in the oral mucous membrane?

<p>To permit distensibility over underlying tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average renewal rate of the surface cells in the epithelium?

<p>12-14 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers are present in the lamina propria?

<p>Collagen and elastic fibers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the minor salivary glands, the labial glands?

<p>To synthesize the mucous secretions and provide moisture and lubrication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interface between the epithelium and lamina propria characterized by?

<p>A highly corrugated surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of nerve fibers are abundant in the lamina propria?

<p>Sensory nerve fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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