GENERAL HISTOLOGY

TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND

ORAL MUCOSA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following is lined by stratified squamous epithelium, except?
A
Lips
B
Tongue
C
Roof of Soft palate
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The soft palate has a non-keratinized epithelium, with underlying minor salivary glands and striated muscle. The largest tonsils (the palatine tonsils) are embedded in the sides of the soft palate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Non keratinised stratified squamous epithelium does NOT OCCUR: lining the vagina / covering the body / lining the mouth / lining the uterus.

There is 1 question to complete.