Tongue Conditions Overview
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Which type of epithelium lines the structures of the oral cavity?

  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium (correct)
  • Columnar epithelium
  • Cuboidal epithelium
  • What is the main difference between the mucous membrane in the oral cavity and skin?

  • Absence of sweat glands
  • Lack of blood vessels
  • Presence of melanocytes
  • Keratinization (correct)
  • Where is the mucous membrane closely adherent to the underlying Periosteum?

  • Gums (correct)
  • Cheeks
  • Soft palate
  • Hard palate
  • What forms part of the accessory organs closely related to the alimentary canal?

    <p>Salivary glands and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the oral cavity contains connective tissue with many elastic fibers and fat?

    <p>Cheeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the serous glands mainly present in the tongue?

    <p>In relation to circumvallate papillae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the serous glands in the tongue?

    <p>To dissolve substances to be tasted and spread over taste buds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the anterior lingual glands located?

    <p>On the ventral aspect of the apex of the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of taste buds?

    <p>Modified epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are taste buds NOT present?

    <p>On the anterior lingual glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do taste buds communicate with the surface of the tongue?

    <p>Through gustatory pores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of seromucous cells in salivary glands?

    <p>Intermediate ultrastructure between serous and mucous cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of secretory cells in salivary glands have the lowest concentration of protein carbohydrate complexes?

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

    What is the role of myoepithelial cells in salivary glands?

    <p>Contract to help squeeze out secretion from acini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are often capped by serous demilunes in the submandibular glands?

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

    What organelles are typically found in myoepithelial cells in the salivary glands?

    <p>Conspicuous filaments resembling myofilaments of smooth muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible function of cilia found on some myoepithelial cells?

    <p>Subserve a sensory or chemoreceptor function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the sweet taste best appreciated on the tongue?

    <p>At the tip of the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a fissured tongue?

    <p>Numerous small furrows or grooves on the dorsum of the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands are considered major salivary glands?

    <p>Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the submandibular glands located?

    <p>Superior to digastric muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the 'hairs' on a hairy tongue to be stained black, brown, or yellowish-white?

    <p>By oral flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are typically arranged in the form of rounded acini?

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

    What is a characteristic feature of serous cells at the apex of the cell?

    <p>Microvilli and pinocytotic vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of mucous cells when compared to serous cells?

    <p>Columnar shape of cell lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells show folds that interdigitate with adjoining cells?

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

    What is the main indication of considerable synthetic activity in serous cells?

    <p>Abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the secretory granules located within serous cells?

    <p>At the apex of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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