4/11/17 Dr. TRUMP Oral Mucosa TEST #4 Flashcards
What are the three functions of oral mucosa?
- Protection
- Sensation
- Secretion
T/F In the oral mucosa there is stratified squamous epithelium that has underlying lamina propria.
True
Oral mucosa has 2 layers, what are they?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Lamina propria
What is the connective tissue that supports the epithelium?
-Lamina propria
What are the two layer of the lamina propria?
- Papillary
- Reticular
What is the difference between orthokeratinized and parakeratinized?
-Ortho doesn’t contain nuclei
Would you expect to find the stratum granulosum to be found in the ortho or parakeratinzed epithelium?
-Ortho
What does the basal lamina do in the oral mucosa?
-Separates the epithelium and the lamina propria
T/F The oral mucosa lacks langerhan cells
True
What layer is where the cells divide to begin maturation in epithelial cells?
-Basal cells
Where do cancers typically begin?
-Basal cells
What functions as mechanical support to the epithelium and carries blood vessels/nerves?
-Lamina propria
Which layer of the lamina propria is loose CT?
-Papillary layer
Which layer of the lamina propria is dense CT?
-Retricular layer
T/F THe oral mucosa of the cheek has a thinner lamina propria then the outer surface of the lip
True
What area has the thinnest epithelium of the oral cavity, and is great for drug delivery?
-Sublingual mucosa (ventral tongue)
Which mucosa has small rete pegs?
-Alveolar mucosa
Which mucosa has tall rete pegs?
-Gingiva
Lips: Keratinized or non-keratinized
Non-keratinized
Cheeks: Keratinized or non-keratinized
Non-keratinized
Gingiva: Keratinized or non-keratinized
Keratinized
Hard palate: Keratinized or non-keratinized
Keratinized
Floor of mouth: Keratinized or non-keratinzed
Non-keratinized