10 Questions
Where does non-keratinized squamous epithelium predominantly appear in the oral cavity?
Soft palate, cheeks, floor of the mouth, and pharynx
Which region of the oral cavity exhibits keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Gingiva, dorsal surface of the tongue, hard palate
Which type of papillae are heavily keratinized and provide a rough surface for movement of food during chewing?
Filiform papillae
Where are the fungiform papillae located and what is their characteristic?
Interspersed among the filiform papillae, non-keratinized
In which region do the foliate papillae consist of several parallel ridges?
Dorsal surface of the tongue
Which type of epithelium lines the inner surface of the esophagus?
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Where are the esophageal cardiac glands located?
In the lamina propria of the upper and lower regions of the esophagus
What is the function of the esophageal glands proper?
To produce mucus to lubricate the esophageal lumen
Which layer of the stomach contains gastric mucosa with deep and glandular epithelium?
Lamina propria
What type of epithelium lines the stomach?
Simple columnar epithelium
Test your knowledge on the types of mucosa in the oral cavity, including lining mucosa and masticatory mucosa, and their characteristic epithelium. Identify regions of the oral cavity associated with each type of mucosa.
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