12 Questions
What is the most superficial layer of the epithelium?
Stratum corneum
What type of keratinisation is characterized by the superficial cells being dead but retaining their nuclei?
Parakeratinisation
What is the layer of connective tissue that is closest to the epithelial ridges?
Papillary layer
What percentage of collagen in the connective tissue is type I?
90%
What is the name of the junction between the epithelium and connective tissue?
Epithelial-connective tissue interface
What is the name of the mucosa that is found on the labial, buccal, and ventral surface of the tongue?
Lining mucosa
What type of epithelium is found in the gingiva?
Ortho-keratinised
What is the function of the epithelial attachment in the junctional epithelium?
To attach the epithelium to the tooth
Why is the junctional epithelium permeable?
Due to the large intercellular spaces
What is the characteristic of the sulcular epithelium?
It is para-keratinised
What is the attachment of the gingival epithelium to the underlying bone?
Mucoperiostium
What is the characteristic of the gingival epithelium in terms of its turnover rate?
It has a slow turnover rate
Test your knowledge of the surface anatomy and microanatomy of the gingiva, covering macroanatomy, oral mucosa, and epithelial layers. Identify and describe the different strata and their functions. A must-know for dental students!
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