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Examination of histological specimen of oral mucosa reveals non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with lymphocyte infiltrations. What structure of oral cavity is the most likely to represented by this mucosa specimen?
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Gums
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Tonsil
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Cheek
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Hard palate
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Lip
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Histologically, lining mucosa is a type that is associated with nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium (Figure 9-2).
Detailed explanation-2: -The stratified epithelium of the oral mucosa belongs, together with the epithelium of the skin, to the most protective and resistant epithelia. It is composed of two layers, first epithelial cells with a basement membrane and second an underlying connective tissue, the lamina propria (4).
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