Periodontium & Peri-implant Anatomy (Part II) Quiz
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Where does the proliferation of keratinocytes take place?

  • Suprabasal layers
  • Basal layer (correct)
  • Connective tissue
  • Surface layer

    • What is the principal cell type of the gingival epithelium?

  • Langerhans cell
  • Merkel cell
  • Melanocyte
  • Keratinocyte (correct)

    • What is the main morphologic change in the process of differentiation of keratinocytes?

  • Progressive flattening of the cell with an increasing prevalence of tonofilaments (correct)
  • Disappearance of intercellular junctions
  • Decrease in tonofilaments
  • Increased number of nuclei

    • Which cells are included in the clear cells or nonkeratinocytes found in the gingival epithelium?

    <p>Langerhans cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do a small proportion of keratinocytes remain as a proliferative compartment?

    <p>Suprabasal layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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