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Question
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A histological specimen of an oral cavity organ demonstrates that the organ’s anterior surface is lined with multilayer squamous nonkeratinous epithelium, and its posterior surface-with multiserial ciliated epithelium. What organ is it?
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Hard palate
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Cheek
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Lip
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Soft palate
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Gingiva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The oral cavity proper is mostly filled with the tongue and bounded anteriorly and on the sides by the alveolar processes containing the teeth and posteriorly by the isthmus of the fauces. Anteriorly, the roof forms by the hard palate and posteriorly by the soft palate. The uvula hangs downwards from the soft palate.
Detailed explanation-2: -The soft tissues of the human oral cavity and esophagus are covered everywhere by a stratifying squamous epithelium (1).
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