Exam #4: Oral Cavity Flashcards
1
Q
Masticatory Mucosa
A
Keratinized & parakeratninized stratified squamous epithelium
2
Q
What is the difference between the masticatory mucosa of the hard & soft palate?
A
Soft palate has a Submucosa
3
Q
Lining Mucosa
A
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
4
Q
Burton’s Line
A
Blue/Gray gingival margin from lead poisoning
5
Q
Filiform
A
- Keratinized
- Most numerous
- No taste buds
6
Q
Fungiform
A
Mushroom shaped
7
Q
Circumvallate
A
- Just anterior to the sulcus terminalis
- Largest
- Taste buds laterally
- Non-keratinized
8
Q
Foliate
A
- Lateral border of the tongue
- Poorly developed
9
Q
Skin vs. Muscosa of Lip
A
Skin= stratified squamous keratinized epithelium Mucosa= nonkeratinized
10
Q
Most common cancer of the lips?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
- Mostly on the lower lip (sun exposure)
11
Q
Parotid Gland
A
Purely serous
12
Q
Submandibular Gland
A
Mixed, mostly serous
13
Q
Sublingual Gland
A
Mixed, mostly mucous
14
Q
Acquired pellicle
A
Protein component of saliva
15
Q
Crown of the Tooth
A
Enamel & Dentin
