Histology of Nasal & Oral Cavities Flashcards
T/F: Respiratory epithelium is found in the inferior 2/3rds of the nasal cavities that lines the respiratory region
True
What are the Hallmarks of recognizing respiratory epithelium/mucosa?
Cilia
Goblet Cells
Thick Basement membrane
The respiratory epithelium is comprised of which of the following tissue types?
A. Keratinized stratified squamous
B. Pseudostratified columna ciliated epithelium
C. Non-keratinized stratified squamous
D. None of the above
Pseudostratified columna ciliated epithelium
Which of the following correctly characterizes the lamina propria of the respiratory epithelium?
A. avascular and inferior to thick basal layer
B. Rich vascular network inferior to thin basal layer
C. Rich vascular network inferior to thick basal layer
D. Any of the above depending on location
Rich vascular network inferior to thick basal layer
The nasal cavity is divided by the nasal septum into 3 regions where each functions to adjust temperature and humidity of inhaled air. Which of the following correctly characterizes the Nasal vestibule?
A. Lined with keratinized stratified squamous and found just inside the nares
B. Inferior 2/3rds of nasal cavity lined with respiratory mucosa
C. Superior 1/3 of nasal cavity lined with olfactory mucosa
D. Lined with pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium
Lined with keratinized stratified squamous and found just inside the nares
Which of the following correctly characterizes the paranasal sinuses?
A. Air-filled spaces found in the walls of the nasal cavity
B. Lined with olfactory epithelium
C. Lined with respiratory epithelium
D. All except B
E. All except C
D. All except B
The paranasal sinuses are extensions of the respiratory region of the nasal cavity and this lined with respiratory epithelium
In comparison to the hallmarks of the respiratory epithelium, what are the hallmarks of the olfactory epithelium?
Thicker mucosa
Lacks goblet cells
Thin basement membrane
T/F: Olfactory mucosa and respiratory mucosa both have pseudostratified ciliated columna epithelium, but the olfactory is thinner
False; olfactory is thicker
Why don’t olfactory glands have goblet cells?
Because the olfactory glands have serous secretions that dissolve oderant molecules
How do paranasal sinuses communicate with the nasal cavities?
Ciliary movements move the mucous across into the narrow communicating spaces
What’s the difference between the cilia found on olfactory epithelium vs. the respiratory epithlium’s?
Olfactory mucosa has non-motile cilia with oderant receptors, while respiratory cilia is motile
What is the name of the cells associated with olfactory mucosa that provides mechanical and metabolic support to the olfactory receptor cells?
A. Basal Cells
B. Brush cells
C. Sustentacular cells
D. None
Sustentacular cells (support cells)
What type of mucosa is depicted here?
Olfactory
Which of the following is the corrected epithelial cell type of oral mucosa?
A. Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelia
B. Simple columnar epithelium
C. Karatinizaed Stratified Squamous epithelia
D. Stratified Squamous epithelia with varying keratinization
Stratified Squamous epithelia with varying keratinization
The oral mucosa is divided into 3 classifications of mucosa types, that have varying states of keratinization. What are the names of these oral mucosa subtypes?
Lining
Masticatory
Specialized
The oral cavity possesses a lamina propria that has 2 distinct layers. Name the layer with the corresponding characteristics.
_______ : loose connective tissue with neurovasculature
________ : deep, dense irregular connective tissue with a large amount of fibers
Papillary Layer : loose connective tissue with neurovasculature
Dense Layer : deep, dense irregular connective tissue with a large amount of fibers
T/F: Depending on location within the oral cavity there will be a submucosal layer that has loose CT, adipose tissue, and salivary glands typically in places that need more support like the cheek
True
Masticatory mucosa is found in all of the following locations, EXCEPT?
A. Hard palate
B. Gingiva
C. Dorsal surface of the tongue
D. Cheek
Cheek
Which of the following types of oral mucosa is comprised of keratinized and or parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
A. Masticatory mucosa
B. Lining mucosa
C. Specialized mucosa
Masticatory mucosa
Which of the following types of oral mucosa is comprised of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
A. Masticatory mucosa
B. Lining mucosa
C. Specialized mucosa
Lining mucosa
Which of the following types of oral mucosa is comprised of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that contains lingual papillae and taste buds?
A. Masticatory mucosa
B. Lining mucosa
C. Specialized mucosa
Specialized mucosa