GENERAL HISTOLOGY

TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND

ORAL CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A patient 40 years old suffers from heart attacks. The doctor prescribed him a nitroglycerine treatment under the tongue. What are structure features of the mucous layer of the oral cavity make sublingual medication possible?
A
Permeability of stratified squamous keratinized epithelium
B
Presence of papillae on the tongue
C
Permeability of stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium
D
Presence of salivary glands
E
Permeability of stratified squamous epithelium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used to treat episodes of angina (chest pain) in people who have coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). It is also used just before activities that may cause episodes of angina in order to prevent the angina from occurring.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles", or tingling feelings. difficult or labored breathing. feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheadedness. feeling of warmth or heat. More items •01-Feb-2023

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