Oral Mucosa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of oral mucosa
A
Protection - mechanical, infection Sensation Secretion Absorption Thermoregulation
2
Q
What are the types of oral mucosa
A
Masticatiory mucosa
Lining mucosa
Gustatory mucosa
3
Q
What are properties of masticatory mucosa
A
Subject to friction and compression
Parakeratinised
Thick lamina propria (mucoperiosteum)
4
Q
What are properties of lining mucosa
A
Mobile and distensible Non keratinised Loose lamina propria Wide submucosa More rapid turnover than masticstory mucosa
5
Q
What are properties of gustatory mucosa
A
Similar to masticatory
Keratinised
Contains papillae, some with taste buds
6
Q
Where is gustatory mucosa found
A
On dorsum of tongue
7
Q
What epithelium lines oral mucosa
A
Stratified squamous epithelium
