Question 1

Eleidin,a transparent protein,is found in the vermillion border of the lips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Lymphocytes,leukocytes,and mast cells may be located anywhere in the gingiva,but most often underlie in the

Accepted Answer

A)  free marginal gingiva. 
B)  hard palate. 
C)  junctional epithelium. 
D)  interdental papilla and col. 
A)  free marginal gingiva. 
B)  hard palate. 
C)  junctional epithelium. 
D)  interdental papilla and col. C

Question 3

Organize the layers of masticatory mucosa from the most superficial layer to the most internal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratum corneum,stratum granulosum,stratum spinosum,basal lamina 
B)  Stratum spinosum,basal lamina,stratum corneum,stratum granulosum 
C)  Basal lamina,stratum spinosum,stratum granulosum,stratum corneum 
D)  Stratum granulosum,stratum corneum,basal lamina,stratum spinosum 
A)  Stratum corneum,stratum granulosum,stratum spinosum,basal lamina 
B)  Stratum spinosum,basal lamina,stratum corneum,stratum granulosum 
C)  Basal lamina,stratum spinosum,stratum granulosum,stratum corneum 
D)  Stratum granulosum,stratum corneum,basal lamina,stratum spinosum A

Question 4

Ectopic sebaceous glands on the mucosa at the angle of the mouth are called

Accepted Answer

A)  rugae. 
B)  Fordyce spots. 
C)  Merkel cells. 
D)  Macula adherens 
A)  rugae. 
B)  Fordyce spots. 
C)  Merkel cells. 
D)  Macula adherens

Question 5

Masticatory mucosa is found on the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lips 
B)  soft palate 
C)  alveolar ridges 
D)  surface of the tongue 
A)  lips 
B)  soft palate 
C)  alveolar ridges 
D)  surface of the tongue

Question 6

Hemidesmosomes attach the lamina propria to the stratum basal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which papillae lie in a V-shaped sulcus between the base and body of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foliate 
B)  Filiform 
C)  Fungiform 
D)  Circumvallate 
A)  Foliate 
B)  Filiform 
C)  Fungiform 
D)  Circumvallate

Question 8

Nonkeratinocytes are also known as clear cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following changes in mucosa are recognized as a result of the aging process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoother 
B)  More moist 
C)  Increased cellular activity 
D)  Decreased fibrosis 
A)  Smoother 
B)  More moist 
C)  Increased cellular activity 
D)  Decreased fibrosis

Question 10

Nonkeratinocytes constitute about ______ of the mucosal cell population.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  50%

Question 11

Oval or polygonal cells differentiate which layer of mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal lamina 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Stratum spinosum 
D)  Stratum granulosum 
A)  Basal lamina 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Stratum spinosum 
D)  Stratum granulosum

Question 12

Epithelial nonkeratinocytes are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  junctional epithelium. 
B)  clear cells. 
C)  fungiform papillae. 
D)  von Ebner glands. 
A)  junctional epithelium. 
B)  clear cells. 
C)  fungiform papillae. 
D)  von Ebner glands.

Question 13

Ectopic sebaceous glands at the angle of the mouth are called fordyce spots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lymphocytes,leukocytes,and mast cells are associated with ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  health 
B)  halitosis 
C)  necrosis 
D)  inflammation 
A)  health 
B)  halitosis 
C)  necrosis 
D)  inflammation

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the shape of the col between the anterior teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flat 
B)  Concave 
C)  Sharp peak 
D)  Slightly convex 
A)  Flat 
B)  Concave 
C)  Sharp peak 
D)  Slightly convex

Question 16

The oral epithelium of an older individual is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thin 
B)  moist 
C)  resilient 
D)  texturized 
A)  thin 
B)  moist 
C)  resilient 
D)  texturized

Question 17

Oral nerve endings are most highly concentrated ________ of the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  on the roof 
B)  on the floor 
C)  in the anterior regions 
D)  in the posterior regions 
A)  on the roof 
B)  on the floor 
C)  in the anterior regions 
D)  in the posterior regions

Question 18

Lining mucosa covers which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard palate 
B)  Alveolar ridges 
C)  Floor of the mouth 
D)  Surface of the tongue 
A)  Hard palate 
B)  Alveolar ridges 
C)  Floor of the mouth 
D)  Surface of the tongue

Question 19

Cellular activity in oral mucosa decreases as a result of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which type of taste sensation is recognized by taste buds throughout the oral cavity and activation by glutamate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweet 
B)  Sour 
C)  Bitter 
D)  Umami 
A)  Sweet 
B)  Sour 
C)  Bitter 
D)  Umami

Eleidin,a transparent protein,is found in the vermillion border of the lips.

Lymphocytes,leukocytes,and mast cells may be located anywhere in the gingiva,but most often underlie in the

Organize the layers of masticatory mucosa from the most superficial layer to the most internal.

Ectopic sebaceous glands on the mucosa at the angle of the mouth are called

Masticatory mucosa is found on the ____________.

Hemidesmosomes attach the lamina propria to the stratum basal.

Which papillae lie in a V-shaped sulcus between the base and body of the tongue?

Nonkeratinocytes are also known as clear cells.

Which of the following changes in mucosa are recognized as a result of the aging process?

Nonkeratinocytes constitute about ______ of the mucosal cell population.

Oval or polygonal cells differentiate which layer of mucosa?

Epithelial nonkeratinocytes are also known as

Ectopic sebaceous glands at the angle of the mouth are called fordyce spots.

Lymphocytes,leukocytes,and mast cells are associated with ______________.

Which of the following best describes the shape of the col between the anterior teeth?

The oral epithelium of an older individual is ____________.

Oral nerve endings are most highly concentrated ________ of the oral cavity.

Lining mucosa covers which structure?

Cellular activity in oral mucosa decreases as a result of aging.

Which type of taste sensation is recognized by taste buds throughout the oral cavity and activation by glutamate?

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Exam 14: Oral Mucosa

Eleidin,a transparent protein,is found in the vermillion border of the lips.

Lymphocytes,leukocytes,and mast cells may be located anywhere in the gingiva,but most often underlie in the

Organize the layers of masticatory mucosa from the most superficial layer to the most internal.

Ectopic sebaceous glands on the mucosa at the angle of the mouth are called

Masticatory mucosa is found on the ____________.

Hemidesmosomes attach the lamina propria to the stratum basal.

Which papillae lie in a V-shaped sulcus between the base and body of the tongue?

Nonkeratinocytes are also known as clear cells.

Which of the following changes in mucosa are recognized as a result of the aging process?

Nonkeratinocytes constitute about ______ of the mucosal cell population.

Oval or polygonal cells differentiate which layer of mucosa?

Epithelial nonkeratinocytes are also known as

Ectopic sebaceous glands at the angle of the mouth are called fordyce spots.

Lymphocytes,leukocytes,and mast cells are associated with ______________.

Which of the following best describes the shape of the col between the anterior teeth?

The oral epithelium of an older individual is ____________.

Oral nerve endings are most highly concentrated ________ of the oral cavity.

Lining mucosa covers which structure?

Cellular activity in oral mucosa decreases as a result of aging.

Which type of taste sensation is recognized by taste buds throughout the oral cavity and activation by glutamate?

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters