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1
Q

Name the 3 kinds of Mucosa in our oral cavity

A
  1. Lining Mucosa
  2. Masticatory Mucosa
  3. Specialized Mucosa
2
Q

Where is the location for the Lining Mucosa?

where it is found

A
Ventral surface of the tongue
Floor of the mouth
Alveolar 
Buccal Mucosa 
Soft Palate
3
Q

What is the histology of the Lining Mucosa?

A

Non-keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium

4
Q

What does it mean to be non-keratinized?

A

It is NOT waterproof

5
Q

What is the function of the Lining Mucosa?

A

Protective and cushion

6
Q

Describe the rete pegs in the Lining Mucosa

A

Less pronounced

7
Q

Where is the Masticatory Mucosa found in the oral cavity?

A

dorsal surface of the tongue
hard palate
attached gingiva

8
Q

What is the histology of the Masticatory Mucosa?

A

Keratinized, stratified squamous

9
Q

What is the function of the Masticatory Mucosa?

A

Resiliency, barrier

10
Q

Describe the rete pegs of the Masticatory Mucosa?

A

Pronounced rete pegs

11
Q

What does it mean to be keratinized?

A

to be waterproof

12
Q

Where is the Specialized Mucosa found in the oral cavity?

A

Dorsal and lateral surfaces of the tongue with lingual papillae

13
Q

What is the histology of the Specialized Mucosa?

A

Orthokeratinized

14
Q

What is the function of the Specialized Mucosa?

A

to HELP with taste

15
Q

What does it mean to be orthokeratinized?

A

it does have keratine in it

16
Q

Where is the Specialized Mucosa?

A

Between the lining mucosa and the masticatory mucosa