Question 1

In the oral cavity,masticatory mucosa always contains a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  keratin layer without nuclei. 
B)  distinct granular layer. 
C)  prickle layer. 
D)  underlying submucosa. 
A)  keratin layer without nuclei. 
B)  distinct granular layer. 
C)  prickle layer. 
D)  underlying submucosa. C

Question 2

The basal layer of oral mucosa in the oral cavity generally has:

Accepted Answer

A)  columnar-shaped cells. 
B)  two cell layers. 
C)  cells undergoing mitosis. 
D)  keratin being produced. 
A)  columnar-shaped cells. 
B)  two cell layers. 
C)  cells undergoing mitosis. 
D)  keratin being produced. C

Question 3

In a young adult,the buccal mucosa may contain Fordyce spots,which refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  salivary gland tissue trapped in the lamina propria. 
B)  deposits of sebum from misplaced sebaceous gland tissue. 
C)  hyperkeratinized areas from localized tissue trauma. 
D)  remnants of tonsillar tissue misplaced in the epithelium. 
A)  salivary gland tissue trapped in the lamina propria. 
B)  deposits of sebum from misplaced sebaceous gland tissue. 
C)  hyperkeratinized areas from localized tissue trauma. 
D)  remnants of tonsillar tissue misplaced in the epithelium. B

Question 4

What type of tissue makes up the bulk of the lamina propria of the oral mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Connective tissue 
B)  Muscle tissue 
C)  Nerve tissue 
D)  Epithelium 
A)  Connective tissue 
B)  Muscle tissue 
C)  Nerve tissue 
D)  Epithelium

Question 5

Which is the most superficial layer of the lamina propria of oral mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dense layer 
B)  Capillary plexus 
C)  Submucosa 
D)  Papillary layer 
A)  Dense layer 
B)  Capillary plexus 
C)  Submucosa 
D)  Papillary layer

Question 6

Which of the following lingual papillae are involved in the normal variation of geographic tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circumvallate 
B)  Foliate 
C)  Fungiform 
D)  Filiform 
A)  Circumvallate 
B)  Foliate 
C)  Fungiform 
D)  Filiform

Question 7

Keratohyalin granules are located in which of the following epithelial layers in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratum spinosum 
B)  Stratum granulosum 
C)  Stratum corneum 
D)  Stratum basale 
A)  Stratum spinosum 
B)  Stratum granulosum 
C)  Stratum corneum 
D)  Stratum basale

Question 8

The attached gingiva of the oral cavity consists of which type of oral mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveolar mucosa 
B)  Masticatory mucosa 
C)  Specialized mucosa 
D)  Lining mucosa 
A)  Alveolar mucosa 
B)  Masticatory mucosa 
C)  Specialized mucosa 
D)  Lining mucosa

Question 9

What is the most common cell in the lamina propria of oral mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mast cell 
B)  Fibroblast 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  Lymphocytes 
A)  Mast cell 
B)  Fibroblast 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  Lymphocytes

Question 10

Which of the following is considered correct regarding hyperkeratinization of the oral mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  It commonly occurs on buccal mucosa with the linea alba. 
B)  It is associated with chronic freezing of the tissue. 
C)  It is a response to frictional but not chemical trauma. 
D)  Changes are reversible even if the source of the injury is not removed. 
A)  It commonly occurs on buccal mucosa with the linea alba. 
B)  It is associated with chronic freezing of the tissue. 
C)  It is a response to frictional but not chemical trauma. 
D)  Changes are reversible even if the source of the injury is not removed.

Question 11

Where are the taste buds located within the circumvallate lingual papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  None are present within the epithelium. 
B)  Hundreds are surrounding the entire base. 
C)  The are on the lateral parts of structure. 
D)  A variable number can be found in the most superficial part. 
A)  None are present within the epithelium. 
B)  Hundreds are surrounding the entire base. 
C)  The are on the lateral parts of structure. 
D)  A variable number can be found in the most superficial part.

Question 12

Which of the following regions in the oral cavity has the lowest turnover times?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard palate 
B)  Floor of the mouth 
C)  Buccal and labial mucosa 
D)  Attached gingiva 
A)  Hard palate 
B)  Floor of the mouth 
C)  Buccal and labial mucosa 
D)  Attached gingiva

Question 13

Melanin pigment for the oral cavity is synthesized in which of the following cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanocytes 
B)  Melanosomes 
C)  Keratinocytes 
D)  Nonkeratinocytes 
A)  Melanocytes 
B)  Melanosomes 
C)  Keratinocytes 
D)  Nonkeratinocytes

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning pigmentation in the oral cavity is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanin is formed by epithelial basal cells. 
B)  Pigmentation is most noticeable in the alveolar mucosa. 
C)  The number of melanocytes differs according to clinical appearances. 
D)  Clinical levels of pigmentation are controlled by genetic programming. 
A)  Melanin is formed by epithelial basal cells. 
B)  Pigmentation is most noticeable in the alveolar mucosa. 
C)  The number of melanocytes differs according to clinical appearances. 
D)  Clinical levels of pigmentation are controlled by genetic programming.

Question 15

When viewing the oral mucosa of the floor of the mouth through a microscope,which of the following can be noted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thick epithelial layers 
B)  Narrow connective tissue papillae 
C)  Extensive vascular supply 
D)  Keratinized epithelium 
A)  Thick epithelial layers 
B)  Narrow connective tissue papillae 
C)  Extensive vascular supply 
D)  Keratinized epithelium

Question 16

Both the attached gingiva and buccal mucosa are mainly pinkish in color and not reddish due to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vascularity of the lamina propria. 
B)  closeness to bone tissue. 
C)  decreased number of melanocytes. 
D)  increased thickness of the epithelial layers. 
A)  vascularity of the lamina propria. 
B)  closeness to bone tissue. 
C)  decreased number of melanocytes. 
D)  increased thickness of the epithelial layers.

Question 17

Which of the following lingual papillae are involved in the lesion of black hairy tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circumvallate 
B)  Foliate 
C)  Fungiform 
D)  Filiform 
A)  Circumvallate 
B)  Foliate 
C)  Fungiform 
D)  Filiform

Question 18

What is one difference in the repair process of the oral mucosa as compared to that of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry scab is present. 
B)  Clot stays moist over time. 
C)  Inflammatory response is triggered. 
D)  Fibroblasts migrate to produce immature connective tissue. 
A)  Dry scab is present. 
B)  Clot stays moist over time. 
C)  Inflammatory response is triggered. 
D)  Fibroblasts migrate to produce immature connective tissue.

Question 19

Which of the following layers make up the bulk of nonkeratinized epithelium in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal layer 
B)  Intermediate layer 
C)  Superficial layer 
D)  Prickle layer 
A)  Basal layer 
B)  Intermediate layer 
C)  Superficial layer 
D)  Prickle layer

Question 20

Which of the following changes can occur in the oral mucosa as it ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in rete ridges in epithelium 
B)  Increase in lingual papillae on the dorsal tongue surface 
C)  Decrease in taste buds with the lingual papillae 
D)  Decrease in lingual veins on the ventral surface of the tongue 
A)  Increase in rete ridges in epithelium 
B)  Increase in lingual papillae on the dorsal tongue surface 
C)  Decrease in taste buds with the lingual papillae 
D)  Decrease in lingual veins on the ventral surface of the tongue

In the oral cavity,masticatory mucosa always contains a(n):

The basal layer of oral mucosa in the oral cavity generally has:

In a young adult,the buccal mucosa may contain Fordyce spots,which refer to:

What type of tissue makes up the bulk of the lamina propria of the oral mucosa?

Which is the most superficial layer of the lamina propria of oral mucosa?

Which of the following lingual papillae are involved in the normal variation of geographic tongue?

Keratohyalin granules are located in which of the following epithelial layers in the oral cavity?

The attached gingiva of the oral cavity consists of which type of oral mucosa?

What is the most common cell in the lamina propria of oral mucosa?

Which of the following is considered correct regarding hyperkeratinization of the oral mucosa?

Where are the taste buds located within the circumvallate lingual papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue?

Which of the following regions in the oral cavity has the lowest turnover times?

Melanin pigment for the oral cavity is synthesized in which of the following cells?

Which of the following statements concerning pigmentation in the oral cavity is correct?

When viewing the oral mucosa of the floor of the mouth through a microscope,which of the following can be noted?

Both the attached gingiva and buccal mucosa are mainly pinkish in color and not reddish due to the:

Which of the following lingual papillae are involved in the lesion of black hairy tongue?

What is one difference in the repair process of the oral mucosa as compared to that of the skin?

Which of the following layers make up the bulk of nonkeratinized epithelium in the oral cavity?

Which of the following changes can occur in the oral mucosa as it ages?

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Exam 9: Oral Mucosa

In the oral cavity,masticatory mucosa always contains a(n):

The basal layer of oral mucosa in the oral cavity generally has:

In a young adult,the buccal mucosa may contain Fordyce spots,which refer to:

What type of tissue makes up the bulk of the lamina propria of the oral mucosa?

Which is the most superficial layer of the lamina propria of oral mucosa?

Which of the following lingual papillae are involved in the normal variation of geographic tongue?

Keratohyalin granules are located in which of the following epithelial layers in the oral cavity?

The attached gingiva of the oral cavity consists of which type of oral mucosa?

What is the most common cell in the lamina propria of oral mucosa?

Which of the following is considered correct regarding hyperkeratinization of the oral mucosa?

Where are the taste buds located within the circumvallate lingual papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue?

Which of the following regions in the oral cavity has the lowest turnover times?

Melanin pigment for the oral cavity is synthesized in which of the following cells?

Which of the following statements concerning pigmentation in the oral cavity is correct?

When viewing the oral mucosa of the floor of the mouth through a microscope,which of the following can be noted?

Both the attached gingiva and buccal mucosa are mainly pinkish in color and not reddish due to the:

Which of the following lingual papillae are involved in the lesion of black hairy tongue?

What is one difference in the repair process of the oral mucosa as compared to that of the skin?

Which of the following layers make up the bulk of nonkeratinized epithelium in the oral cavity?

Which of the following changes can occur in the oral mucosa as it ages?

Face and Neck Regions

Oral Cavity and Pharynx

Prenatal Development

Face and Neck Development

Orofacial Development

Tooth Development and Eruption

Cells

Basic Tissue

Gingival and Dentogingival Junctional Tissue

Head and Neck Structures

Enamel

Dentin and Pulp

Periodontium: Cementum, Alveolar Process, and Periodontal Ligament

Overview of Dentitions

Permanent Anterior Teeth

Permanent Posterior Teeth

Primary Dentition

Temporomandibular Joint

Occlusion

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