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Which type of epithelium lines the structures of the oral cavity?
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?
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?
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?
What forms part of the accessory organs closely related to the alimentary canal?
Which region of the oral cavity contains connective tissue with many elastic fibers and fat?
Which region of the oral cavity contains connective tissue with many elastic fibers and fat?
Where are the serous glands mainly present in the tongue?
Where are the serous glands mainly present in the tongue?
What is the function of the serous glands in the tongue?
What is the function of the serous glands in the tongue?
Where are the anterior lingual glands located?
Where are the anterior lingual glands located?
What is the composition of taste buds?
What is the composition of taste buds?
Where are taste buds NOT present?
Where are taste buds NOT present?
How do taste buds communicate with the surface of the tongue?
How do taste buds communicate with the surface of the tongue?
What is a characteristic feature of seromucous cells in salivary glands?
What is a characteristic feature of seromucous cells in salivary glands?
Which type of secretory cells in salivary glands have the lowest concentration of protein carbohydrate complexes?
Which type of secretory cells in salivary glands have the lowest concentration of protein carbohydrate complexes?
What is the role of myoepithelial cells in salivary glands?
What is the role of myoepithelial cells in salivary glands?
Which type of cells are often capped by serous demilunes in the submandibular glands?
Which type of cells are often capped by serous demilunes in the submandibular glands?
What organelles are typically found in myoepithelial cells in the salivary glands?
What organelles are typically found in myoepithelial cells in the salivary glands?
What is a possible function of cilia found on some myoepithelial cells?
What is a possible function of cilia found on some myoepithelial cells?
Where is the sweet taste best appreciated on the tongue?
Where is the sweet taste best appreciated on the tongue?
What characterizes a fissured tongue?
What characterizes a fissured tongue?
Which glands are considered major salivary glands?
Which glands are considered major salivary glands?
Where are the submandibular glands located?
Where are the submandibular glands located?
What causes the 'hairs' on a hairy tongue to be stained black, brown, or yellowish-white?
What causes the 'hairs' on a hairy tongue to be stained black, brown, or yellowish-white?
What type of cells are typically arranged in the form of rounded acini?
What type of cells are typically arranged in the form of rounded acini?
What is a characteristic feature of serous cells at the apex of the cell?
What is a characteristic feature of serous cells at the apex of the cell?
What is the main characteristic of mucous cells when compared to serous cells?
What is the main characteristic of mucous cells when compared to serous cells?
Which type of cells show folds that interdigitate with adjoining cells?
Which type of cells show folds that interdigitate with adjoining cells?
What is the main indication of considerable synthetic activity in serous cells?
What is the main indication of considerable synthetic activity in serous cells?
Where are the secretory granules located within serous cells?
Where are the secretory granules located within serous cells?
