Oral Mucosa

Question 1

What are the 3 types of oral mucosa?

Answer 1

• Lining mucosa: lips and cheeks, non-keratinised
• Gustatory mucosa: found on tongue, keratinised
• Masticatory mucosa: Hard and soft palate, (para)keratinised

Question 2

What are papillae and where can they be found in the oral cavity?

Answer 2

A small rounded protrusion found on the surface of the tongue

Question 3

What are the types of papillae found on the tongue?

Answer 3

• Circumvallate papillae
• Foliate papillae
• Filiform papilla
• Fungiform papillae

Question 4

Whats the function of papillae on the tongue and which one contains the most taste buds?

Answer 4

Provides tongues texture and sensation of touch

Circumvallate papillae (posterior of tongue)