TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
ORAL MUCOSA
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Question
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Which of the following mucosa has a non-keratinized epithelium?
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attached gingiva.
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hard palate
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floor of the mouth.
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dorsal part of tongue
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The type of epithelium that covers the lining mucosa is a non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium [1]. The rigid mucosa tightly bound to the underlying bone in the attached gingiva and hard palate is known as masticatory mucosa.
Detailed explanation-2: -Non Keratinized Areas of Oral Mucosa: Sulcular epithelium. Lining mucosa – Lip, cheek, vestibular fornix, alveolar mucosa, floor of mouth and soft palate. Specialized mucosa-Dorsum of tongue and Taste buds.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the oral cavity, keratinized mucosa is found in the gingiva and palate mucosa, whereas the non-keratinized mucosa is found in the buccal mucosa.
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