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Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 basic tissues?

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  1. Epithelial
  2. Connective
  3. Muscle
  4. Nerve
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__________ is a Gel-like substance (mesh-like) containing interwoven
protein fibers surrounding most cells.

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Extracellular matrix

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3
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Serves as scaffolding for cells as it creates a framework where cells can interact with one another

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Extracellular matrix

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In epithelial tissue, extracellular matrix is

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Sparse (scanty - not a lot between cells)

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In connective tissue, extracellular matrix is

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More plentiful (lots of it between cells)

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6
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Epithelial tissue lines the

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Oral mucosa

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Closely packed epithelial cells are bound into sheets or layers

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Stratified epithelium

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8
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Epithelial cells secrete a thin mat of extracellular matrix called

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Basal lamina

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9
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T/F: Keratinized epithelial cells have no nuclei

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True

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10
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T/F: Keratinized tissue is very flexible

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True

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What are some examples of keratinized tissue in the oral cavity?

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  1. Free gingiva
  2. Attached gingiva
  3. Dorsal of the tongue
  4. Lips
  5. Hard palate
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T/F: The heaviest keratinized epithelium of the body is found on the palms of hands and soles of feet.

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True

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T/F: Nonkeratinized Epithelial Cells have no nuclei

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False. The have a nuclei.

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What are some examples of non-keratinized tissue in the oral cavity?

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  1. Buccal and alveolar mucosa
  2. Ventral part of tongue
  3. Soft palate
  4. Floor of the mouth
  5. Sulcular epithelium
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15
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T/F: Epithelial cells are avascular

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True. They receive nutrients through the underlying connective tissue through diffusion

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____________ fills space between tissues and organs in the body and supports or binds other tissue.

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Connective tissue

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17
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Three types of cells in gingival connective tissue:

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  1. Fibroblasts
  2. Mast cells
  3. Immune cells: macrophages, neutrophils, and lymphocytes
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18
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cells that form extracellular matrix

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Fibroblasts

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19
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cells that destroy invading microorganisms

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Macrophages & Neutrophils

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cells that are apart of the immune system

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Lymphocytes

21
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4 Examples of dental connective tissue:

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  1. Cementum
  2. Dentin
  3. Alveolar bone
  4. Pulp
22
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__________ of the tooth is derived from
epithelial tissue

23
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T/F: Interface (border) is where epithelial tissue and connective tissue meet and can be wavy or smooth

24
Q

_______ connects two neighboring epithelial cells together:

a) Desmosome
b) Hemidesmosome

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a) Desmosome

25
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_________ connects epithelial cells to the
basal lamina:

a) Desmosome
b) Hemidesmosome

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b) Hemidesmosome

26
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_______ have many, many cells

a) Epithelial tissue
b) Connective tissue

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a) Epithelial tissue

27
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______ has very little extracellular matrix

a) Epithelial tissue
b) Connective tissue

A

a) Epithelial tissue

28
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_______ have no blood supply

a) Epithelial tissue
b) Connective tissue

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a) Epithelial tissue

29
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_______ have few cells

a) Epithelial tissue
b) Connective tissue

A

b) Connective tissue

30
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_____ is comprised mostly of extracellular matrix

a) Epithelial tissue
b) Connective tissue

A

b) Connective tissue

31
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Rich blood supply

a) Epithelial tissue
b) Connective tissue

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b) Connective tissue

32
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Which type of cell junction allows the cell to attach to the basal lamina?

a) Desmosome
b) Hemidesmosome

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b) Hemidesmosome

33
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T/F: A desmosome connects 2 adjacent cells together.

34
Q

Three anatomical areas of
gingival epithelium:

A
  1. Oral epithelium (OE)
  2. Sulcular epithelium (SE)
  3. Junctional epithelium (JE)
35
Q

_________ Joins connective tissue in a
wavy interface with epithelial ridges.

  1. Oral epithelium (OE)
  2. Sulcular epithelium (SE)
  3. Junctional epithelium (JE)
A
  1. Oral epithelium
36
Q

Which layers are in the oral epithelium

KL: keratinized layer
GL: granular layer
SL: superficial layer
PL: prickle cell layer
BL: basal layer

A

KL: keratinized layer
GL: granular layer
PL: prickle cell layer
BL: basal layer

All but the superficial layer

37
Q

The epithelial lining of the gingival sulcus is ______ and _________.

a) Thin & keratinized
b) Thick & non-keratinized
c) Thin & non-keratinized
d) Thick & keratinized

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c) Thin & non-keratinized

38
Q

_______ extends from crest
of gingival margin to coronal edge of junctional epithelium.

  1. Oral epithelium (OE)
  2. Sulcular epithelium (SE)
  3. Junctional epithelium (JE)
A
  1. Sulcular epithelium
39
Q

The Sulcular epithelium has three cellular layers:

KL: keratinized layer
GL: granular layer
SL: superficial layer
PL: prickle cell layer
BL: basal layer

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  1. Basal cell layer
  2. Prickle cell layer
  3. Superficial cell layer
40
Q

_________ & ________ epithelium joins connective tissue with a smooth interface and no epithelial ridges

  1. Oral epithelium (OE)
  2. Sulcular epithelium (SE)
  3. Junctional epithelium (JE)
A
  1. Sulcular Epithelium
  2. Junctional Epithelium
41
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_____ forms the base of the sulcus and joins gingiva to the tooth.

  1. Oral epithelium (OE)
  2. Sulcular epithelium (SE)
  3. Junctional epithelium (JE)
A
  1. Junctional epithelium
42
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T/F: In health, JE attaches to the tooth slightly coronal to (above) the CEJ

43
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T/F: Thin and nonkeratinized epithelium is easily penetrable by bacteria

44
Q

Junctional epithelium is comprised of what two cell layers:

KL: keratinized layer
GL: granular layer
SL: superficial layer
PL: prickle cell layer
BL: basal layer

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  1. Basal cell layer
  2. Prickle cell layer
45
Q

The body’s attempt to “seal” the opening created during eruption results in:

  1. Oral epithelium (OE)
  2. Sulcular epithelium (SE)
  3. Junctional epithelium (JE)
A
  1. Junctional epithelium
46
Q

Connective tissue, also know as _______

A

Lamina propria

47
Q

The junctional epithelium + the gingival fibers =

A

dentogingival unit

48
Q

______ fibers encircle the tooth in a ring-like manner
(Supragingival Fibers)

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