histology of the head and neck SDL Flashcards by Hailey Nelson | Brainscape

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discuss the oral mucosa epithelium

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stratified squamous epithelium
high wear areas are keratinized (thicker in herbivores)
can have kornified spiked (cats and herbivores)
epithelium is supported by dense collagenous tissue (lamina propria)
submucosa contains numerous small salivary glands (serous and mucous)

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discuss the oral and lingual papillae and their functions

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raised nodules/spikes
divided into mechanical and gustatory (taste)
mechanical: conical, marginal, filiform
gistatory: fungiform, circumvalate, foliate

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what are the functions of the tongue

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prehension
food capture
moves food over teeth
prepares bolus for swallowing
catches ruminal bolus during cudding
carries taste buds
suckling in neonatal mammals

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