The function of merkel cells is_______________?
A. Sensory function
B. Secretory function
C. Neuro sensory
D. Nutritive function
Oral Histology
Jacobson’s organ is________________?
Jacobson’s organ is________________?
A. Auxillary olfactory sense organ
B. Ellipsoid/Cigar shaped
C. Undergoes degeneration after 4 months of intrauterine life
D. All of the above
Stratum germinatum is_______________?
Stratum germinatum is_______________?
A. Stratum basale
B. Stratum granulosum
C. Stratum basale and parabasal sous cells
D. Stratum sosum
Supporting cells of taste buds are called as_____________?
Supporting cells of taste buds are called as_____________?
A. Sustenticular cells
B. Taste cells
C. Von ebner cells
D. Acini
Bulk of lamina propria of the gingiva is made of collagen type_______________?
Bulk of lamina propria of the gingiva is made of collagen type_______________?
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Minor salivary glands are present in the submucosa through out the oral mucosa except for the______________?
Minor salivary glands are present in the submucosa through out the oral mucosa except for the______________?
A. Gingiva and anterior part of hard palate
B. Tongue and soft palate
C. Retromolar area and hard palate
D. Lip and posterior third of the hard palate
Difference between the skin and mucosa of cheek is_______________?
Difference between the skin and mucosa of cheek is_______________?
A. Thin lamina and non keratinized mucosa of cheek
B. Keratinized mucosa of cheek
C. Rete pegs
D. Thick lamina propria on skin of cheek
The thinnest epithelium of oral cavity is found in the____________?
The thinnest epithelium of oral cavity is found in the____________?
A. Buccal gingiva
B. Lingual gingiva
C. Oral surface of lip
D. Sublingual mucosa (floor of mouth)
The red zones of lips have_____________?
The red zones of lips have_____________?
A. 30% Sebaceous glands
B. 75% sebaceous glands
C. very small number of sebaceous glands, if any
D. Absolutely no sebaceous glands
Masticatory mucosa in the oral cavity covers the_______________?
Masticatory mucosa in the oral cavity covers the_______________?
A. Floor of the mouth and soft palate
B. Alveolar mucosa and vestibular fornix
C. Lip and cheek
D. Gingiva and hard palate