Exam 14: Oral Mucosa

Lymphocytes and leukocytes appear most often beneath the __________ epithelium

Organize the layers of masticatory mucosa from the most superficial layer to the most internal.

Merkel cells function as ____________ receptors.

Lymphocytes,leukocytes,and mast cells are associated with ______________.

Which of the following best describes the shape of the col between the anterior teeth?

Nonkeratinocytes are also known as __________ cells.

Von Ebner glands are serous salivary glands with ducts that empty into the trough surrounding the foliate papillae.

All epithelial cells function with desmosomes.

Which papillae do not house taste buds?

Ectopic sebaceous glands at the angle of the mouth are called ______ _______.

Lining mucosa covers which structure?

Eleidin,a transparent protein,is found in the vermillion border of the lips.

Cellular activity __________ and fibrosis __________ with age.

Masticatory mucosa is found on the ____________.