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What is the main function of the submucosa in the alimentary system?
What is the main function of the submucosa in the alimentary system?
- Contains enamel rods
- Production of saliva
- Forms the hard palate
- Provides limited mobility of lamina propria against underlying tissues (correct)
What type of cells are present in both types of oral mucosa and are capable of rapid renewal?
What type of cells are present in both types of oral mucosa and are capable of rapid renewal?
- Odontoblasts
- Merkel cells
- Melanocytes
- Langerhans cells (correct)
Which type of oral mucosa is exposed to mechanical loads and has a keratinized epithelium?
Which type of oral mucosa is exposed to mechanical loads and has a keratinized epithelium?
- Palatine glands
- Masticatory mucosa (correct)
- Lining mucosa
- Buccal glands
Which component of tooth structure is described as having 96% minerals, mainly hydroxyapatite crystals?
Which component of tooth structure is described as having 96% minerals, mainly hydroxyapatite crystals?
What is the main function of cellular cementum in a tooth root?
What is the main function of cellular cementum in a tooth root?
Which structure is described as having thin canaliculi containing processes of odontoblasts and unmyelinated nerve fibers?
Which structure is described as having thin canaliculi containing processes of odontoblasts and unmyelinated nerve fibers?
Which type of taste receptor is responsible for detecting umami?
Which type of taste receptor is responsible for detecting umami?
Which ion is NOT typically found in saliva?
Which ion is NOT typically found in saliva?
In which type of cell are dark secretory granules typically found?
In which type of cell are dark secretory granules typically found?
Which component of saliva is responsible for antibacterial and defense functions?
Which component of saliva is responsible for antibacterial and defense functions?
Which gland is composed of secretory portions known as serous acini and mucous tubules?
Which gland is composed of secretory portions known as serous acini and mucous tubules?
Which type of cells secrete almost all proteins in saliva?
Which type of cells secrete almost all proteins in saliva?
What is the main function of Von Ebner's glands under the circumvallate papillae?
What is the main function of Von Ebner's glands under the circumvallate papillae?
Which type of cells are the Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 cells in the taste buds?
Which type of cells are the Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 cells in the taste buds?
What characteristic defines filiform papillae on the tongue?
What characteristic defines filiform papillae on the tongue?
How do foliate papillae differ between childhood and adulthood?
How do foliate papillae differ between childhood and adulthood?
Which part of the tongue is mainly responsible for manipulating food due to its rough surface?
Which part of the tongue is mainly responsible for manipulating food due to its rough surface?
What is the main function of Taste pores in the gustatory cells?
What is the main function of Taste pores in the gustatory cells?
What is the main function of the intercalated duct in salivary glands?
What is the main function of the intercalated duct in salivary glands?
Which gland has predominantly mucous tubules with poorly developed serous demilunes?
Which gland has predominantly mucous tubules with poorly developed serous demilunes?
What is the origin of mucous secretion in salivary glands?
What is the origin of mucous secretion in salivary glands?
Which type of ducts are mainly responsible for determining the final composition of saliva?
Which type of ducts are mainly responsible for determining the final composition of saliva?
What is a characteristic feature of the principal duct in salivary glands?
What is a characteristic feature of the principal duct in salivary glands?
Which gland contains long intercalated ducts and clusters of adipocytes?
Which gland contains long intercalated ducts and clusters of adipocytes?
What is the role of chemical molecules in the taste bud process?
What is the role of chemical molecules in the taste bud process?
Which type of channels are activated for sour taste in the gustatory cells?
Which type of channels are activated for sour taste in the gustatory cells?
What do type 2 cells in the taste bud release during the taste bud process?
What do type 2 cells in the taste bud release during the taste bud process?
Which cells release neurotransmitters from vesicles by exocytosis in the taste bud process?
Which cells release neurotransmitters from vesicles by exocytosis in the taste bud process?
How is a signal transmitted to the CNS in the taste bud process?
How is a signal transmitted to the CNS in the taste bud process?
