HEAD NECK
ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE
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Question
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In many diseases the mucous membrane of the tongue changes, and this should be taken into consideration in making diagnosis.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The dorsum of the tongue is covered by specialised mucosa which has a papillary surface to aid mastication and swallowing and also contains many taste buds. Diseases of the oral mucosa are common and may be specific to the mouth or may be associated with systemic conditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -The mucous membrane of tongue is present at the surface of the tongue; it appears velvety at the dorsum of the tongue due to the presence of vast numbers of papillae, and appears smooth and thinner at the inferior surface.
Detailed explanation-3: -Over the sides and the upper surface the mucous membrane is thick, firmly attached to the underlying muscle, and covered by projections called papillae.
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