GENERAL HISTOLOGY

TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND

ORAL MUCOSA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a wrong statement about the dentogingival junction?
A
it has an epithelial and a connective tissue component.
B
it shifts apically with age.
C
its coronal end corresponds to the bottom of the gingival sulcus.
D
its epithelial cells are keratinized stratified squamous.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is a type of stratified epithelium that contains numerous layers of squamous cells, called keratinocytes, in which the superficial layer of cells is keratinized. This type of epithelium comprises the epidermis of the skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is typically found lining the oral cavity. Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium forms the epidermis of the skin. In keratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue, the cells on the apical (outer) surface are dead.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is a stratified squamous epithelium that has keratin protein. It is a stratified squamous epithelium that lacks keratin protein. Its cell layer is made of dead cells.

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