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What type of epithelia is found in the mucosa of the hard palate?
keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Please describe the submucosa of the hard palate.
the submucosa of the hard palate has fat anteriorly and glands posteriorly
What makes up the lining mucosa of the oral cavity?
The soft palate and cheeks
What is the type of epithelia in the mucosa of the soft palate?
Parakeratinized SSE is the type of epithelia in the mucosa of the soft palate
What does the hard palate overlay?
the hard palate overlays BONE
Does the soft palate have more or less papillae than the hard palate?
The soft palate has less papillae that the hard palate. The papillae also happen to be shorter
What does the soft palate overlay?
The soft palate overlays striated muscle.
What tye of glands are found in the lips?
labial glands are found in the lips
Does the Vermilion border have glands?
No... dry and dusty...
What type of muscle is found in the lip?
circular skeletal muscle
what is a technical name for the circular skeletal muscle found in the lip?
orbicularis oris is another name for the circular skeletal muscle found in the lip.
Where would one find specialized mucosa?
The papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue and taste buds
Name three functions of the tongue
Motor, protection, sensory
How many directions are the muscles of the tongue arranged in?
Three directions.
sulcus treminalis divides which regions of the tongue?
The sulcus terminalis divides the papillary region from the tonsillar region
What is the foramen cecum?
The foramen cecum is the depression at the root of the tongue which is the termination point for the median sulcus. Thank you wikipedia.
Name the four types of papillae found in the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue.
Filiform, fungiform, circumvallate, foliate
What papillae does not contain tastebuds?
Filiform
What papillae has von Ebner's glands?
Circumvallate
I say, lateral infoldings you say...
foliate papillae
what is the most numerous papillae?
filiform
what type of epithelium make up filiform papillae?
keratinized SSE
What papillae has tastebuds on it's apical surface?
Fungiform
What nerve fibers are in tastebuds?
VII IX and X
7 9 10
Do tastebuds have basal cells?
Yes! Tastebuds have basal cells (stem cells)
What are the four components of taste buds?
Sensory Cells (neuroepithelial cells)
Supporting Cells
Basal Cells (stem cells)
Nerve fibers (vii ix x)
5 flavors???
chocolate cherry.. i mean
sweet
salty
bitter
acid
umami
What are the three types of major salivary glands?
Parotid
Submandibular
Sublingual
Parotid are what type of gland? (serous or mucous)
serous
Submandibular are MOSTLY what type of gland?
Mostly SEROUS
Sublingular glands are MOSTLY what type of gland?
Mostly MUCOUS
What are the largest glands?
Parotid
What is a acinus?
an acinus is a blind sac of secretory cells
it also refers to the secretory unit of salivary glands
What is a serous demilune?
a preparation artifact that can be eliminated by rapid freezing of the salivary gland
What contactile cell embraces the basal aspect of the acinar secretory cells?
myoepithelial cells embrace the basal aspect of acinar secretory glands
What are the components of the salivon?
acinus---intercalated duct---striated duct---excretory duct
True or False:
Mucous glands have well developed intercalated ducts and striated ducts?
FALSE
mucous glands have poorly developed intercalated and striated ducts.
What duct in the salivary glands is involved in Na absorption and k secretion
the strated ducts
What do the excretory ducts of the salivary glands connect to?
Excretory ducts of the salivary glands connect to the oral cavity
What type of epithelium is in excretory ducts of the salivary glands?
psuedo stratified columnar
What is poorly developed in sublingual glands?
intercalated and striated ducts
Where are the minor glands located?
In the submucosae of the palated tongue lips and cheeks
What is EGF?
Epidermal growth factor
What are some functions of saliva
Wound healing
digestion
moistening
maintenance of teeth
anti-viral (anti-HIV)
antibacerial
immunological protection
Functions of teeth
chewing
speech
hunting/fighting
??Cosmetic beauty??
What are deciduous teeth also known as?
Baby teeth
How many deciduous teeth do you have?
20
How many permanent teeth do you have?
28-32
What is the clinical crown?
The portion of the tooth appearing above the gums is the clinical crown.
What is the anatomical crown?
The portion of the tooth covered by enamel is the anatomical crown.
What portion of the tooth is anchored to the alveolar bone?
The root of the tooth is anchored to the alveolar bone.
What is the bulk of the tooth?
Dentin
Describe the composition of dentin.
70% hydroxyapatite 30% organic type I collagen
What produces dentin?
Odontoblasts
What are dentin tubules?
Channels that radiate through the Dentin from the pulp to the enamel or cementum. Contain fluid and cellular structures.
Can enamel be replaced?
No enamel can not be replaced?
What percentage of enamel is inorganic material?
96% of enamel is inorganic material
What is the inorganic material in enamel?
hydroxyapatite crystals!!!
HYDROXYAPATITE CRYSTALS
What produces enamel???
Ameloblasts produce enamel.
Can enamel be replaced?
No, enamel can not be replaced.
What is cementum?
Cementum is the covering of dentin in the root region.
What is the composition of cementum?
Cementum is 50% organic (collagen and ground substance) and 50% inorganic material.
What cell produces cementum?
cementocytes from cementoblasts produce cementum
Do cementocytes communicate via gap junctions??
NO
cementocytes do not communicate via gap junctions.
Are cementocytes found in lacunae?
Yes
Where are blood vessels and nerves found in the tooth?
Blood vessels and nerves are found in the pulp of the tooth
Lymphocytes and firbroblasts in the pulp are found in the...
loose connective tissue
What are the functions of the dental pulp?
Dental pulp serves as a nutritional source for the odontoblasts, as pain receptors, and are protective. (inflammatory response