TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
ORAL CAVITY
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Question
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Examination of histological specimen of oral mucosa reveals non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with lymphocyte infiltrations. What structure of oral cavity is the most likely to represented by this mucosa specimen?
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Gums
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Tonsil
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Cheek
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Hard palate
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Lip
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nonkeratinized squamous epithelium covers the soft palate, inner lips, inner cheeks, the floor of the mouth, and ventral surface of the tongue. Keratinized squamous epithelium is present in the gingiva and hard palate as well as areas of the dorsal surface of the tongue.
Detailed explanation-2: -The stratum basale features a layer of cuboidal or columnar cells that are above the basement membrane to which hemidesmosomes attach them. These cells are known for their mitotic capacity.
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