GI I Flashcards
Anterior masticatory submucosa
adipose CT elements present
posterior masticatory submucosa
minor salivary glands present
Burton’s line is a symptom of what
lead poisoning
What are the 3 strata of the lining mucosa
stratum basal
stratum spinosum
stratum superficiale
Filiform papillae
covers most of the tongue
no taste buds
fungiform papillae
contain taste buds
mushroom shaped
extenstions of lamina propria
circumvallate papillae
largest
proximal to sulcus terminalis
deep moat along lateral margin on either side
foliate papillae
not well developed in humans
found on lateral margin of tongue
have a moat
Which CNs do taste buds have synaptic contact
VII, IX, or X
parotid gland contains only _____ cells
serous
What are the 3 major salivary glands
parotid
submandibular
sublingual
Submandibular gland contains primarily _____ cells with some ______ cells
serous
mucous
Serous demilunes are present where
submandibular gland
sublingual gland
Sublingual gland
mucous cells predominate
amylase
breaks down carbohydrates
lipase
breaks down lipids