NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

SALIVARY GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On the histological speciment of the oral cavity organ three zones are visible:fat, glandular, fibrous. What organ is this?
A
lip
B
Gums
C
Hard palate
D
Cheek
E
Soft palate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Masticatory mucosa, keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, found on the dorsum of the tongue, hard palate, and attached gingiva.

Detailed explanation-2: -Histology. The soft palate contains respiratory mucosa-ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium on the aboral surface. There is stratified squamous epithelium on the oral surface. The soft palate also contains palatine salivary glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hard palate has a partially-keratinized epithelium, much of which is firmly attached by a fibrous submucosa to underlying bone. The soft palate has a non-keratinized epithelium, with underlying minor salivary glands and striated muscle.

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