10 Questions
What type of gland is the sebaceous gland?
Holocrine gland
Where does the root of the hair terminate?
Hair bulb
Which layer of the dermis contains fewer cells and thick elastic fibers?
Reticular layer
Where is the hair papilla located?
Upward invagination to the hair bulb
Which part of the sweat gland consists of coiled secretory parts and ducts?
Secretory cells
What is the key histological difference between the mucous side and the transitional zone of the lip?
Number and arrangement of connective tissue papillae
What is the function of the stratum lucidum in the epidermis?
Insulating layer preventing fluid evaporation
Why does the vermillion zone of the lip appear red?
Presence of numerous blood capillaries near the surface
What can be inferred about the epithelial rete pegs in the transitional zone?
They are longer and contribute to the red appearance
How do melanoblasts contribute to the histology of the epidermis in black races?
Filling all epithelial layers and connective tissue papilla
Explore the histological features of the mucous side and transitional zone of the oral mucosa. Learn about the different types of epithelium and connective tissue present in these regions.
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