Chapter 14

Question 1

Slightly flattened, oval-shaped cells make up which layer of lining mucosa?

Answer 1

Stratum Intermedium

Question 2

The oral cavity is lined with _____ ______ _____

Answer 2

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Question 3

What are the three types of tissues found in the oral cavity?

Answer 3

Lining mucosa (nonkeratinized)
Masticatory mucosa
Specialized mucosa

Question 4

Where is “specialized mucosa” found?

Answer 4

Covers the surface of the tongue

Question 5

Where is “lining mucosa” found?

Answer 5

Covers the floor of the mouth, cheeks, lips, and soft palate

Question 6

Name the four types of papillae found on the tongue

Answer 6

Filliform, Fungiform, Circumvallate, and Foliate

Question 7

Most numerous papillae on the tongue?

Answer 7

Filliform Papillae

Question 8

Only 10 to 14 in number, these papillae are located along the V-shaped sulcus between the body and base of the tongue?

Answer 8

Circumvallate papillae