Lecture 32- Oral Cavity Flashcards
1
Q
The oral mucosa can be divided into two major layers-
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Stratified squamous epithelium and laminal propria
2
Q
Inflammation of the palatine arches
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Faucitis
3
Q
What muscle within the lip allows you to bear your teeth
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Orbicularis oris
4
Q
most common type of lingual papillae
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Filiform
5
Q
Mushroom-shaped lingual papillae
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Fungiform
6
Q
Lingual papillae found at the root of the tongue
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Circumvallate
7
Q
What is the function of filiform papillae
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Mechanically push food towards the esophagus
8
Q
The microscopic circles on the ends of the fungiform lingual papillae
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Tastebuds
9
Q
Which lingual papillae is cylindrically shaped with tastebuds found on the sides
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Circumvallate/vallate
10
Q
Where can the gingiva be found?
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Oral mucosa directly touching the teeth and alveolar bone
