Magnificent Mucosa
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100

T or F: Buccal mucosa is not keratinized under normal conditions.....

What is TRUE

100

T or F: Tonsils produce lymphocytes which help fight infection, and may transform into plasma cells.….

TRUE!!

Lymphocytes transform into T cells or B cells. T cells engulf bacteria or discharge substances to destroy them. B cells turn into plasma cells, which secrete antibodies that destroy antigens.

100

There are_____ # of pulps in the permanent dentition, and ____# of pulps in the primary dentition…..

32 and 20.

100

The submandibular gland is the medium sized salivary gland. What percent of saliva does it contribute?

60% 

Parotid is the largest and contributes 25%. Sublingual is the smallest and contributes 5%.

100

TRUE or FALSE: Aggressive or improper scaling can remove protective layers of dentin and cementum.

…..TRUE!!

200

The epithelium covering the gingiva, alveolar ridges, and hard palate is the....

What is ….masticatory mucosa. 


- The surface is keratinized. Keratin is tough, nonliving material that is resistant to friction and impervious to bacterial invasion.

200

This is the primary cell that contributes to the development of salivary glands and teeth...

What are...neural crest cells?! 

200

What is the term for localized growths of bone?....

What is ....exostosis (tori)?!

200

These two components of saliva help in the remineralization of the enamel surface

What are ….Calcium and Phosphate?! 

200

TRUE or FALSE: Primary molars are replaced by permanent molars.

....FALSE: They are replaced by permanent premolars. 

300

Papilla is this type of mucosa....

What is …specialized mucosa?! 

Three types of mucosa are lining, masticatory, and specialized. Specialized is on the tongue and consists of 4 types of papilla. Lining is on the floor of the mouth, cheeks, inside of lips, and soft palate.

300

T or F: Cells of the PDL include fibroblasts, osteoblasts, cementoblasts, macrophages, osteoclasts, and epithelial cells…….

TRUE!!

300

The structural characteristic of palatine tonsils that cause them to become infected are…

What are ....Deep crypts?! 

They become plugged with oral bacteria, lymphocyte discharge, and desquamated epithelial cells.

300

The acquired pellicle is an ideal location for attachment of bacteria. TRUE or FALSE: During early adherence, the bacteria are mostly anaerobic...

FALSE: they are aerobic. 

Know the difference between anaerobic and aerobic.

300

What is a result of blood vessels that have obstructed dentin formation?

...accessory canals. 

400

T or F: The masticatory mucosa consists of epithelial cells, lamina dura layer, blood vessels, nerve endings, and serous, mucous, or mixed glands….

TRUE! 

400

T or F: Langerhan cells are located in the Stratum Spinosm……

TRUE!!

These cells function in processing antigenic material. They make contact with invading bacteria and establish a response mechanism to protect the body.

400

How many millimeters long should healthy filiform papilla on the surface of the tongue be?

...2-3mm 189

Know the characteristics of the four forms of papilla: filliform, fungiform, circumvallte, and foliate.

400

Which nerves of the salivary glands produce a protein rich secretion?

...the sympathetic nerves. 

The parasympathetic nerves produce a watery secretion

400

What are the three classifications of pulp stones or denticles?

...free, attached, or embedded.

500

This is the term for the connective tissue layer immediately below the epithelium….

What is ...lamina propria?!

500

These are formed in the germinal center of tonsils….

What are lymphocytes?! 

The majority of lymphocytes in gingiva are found in the junctional epithelium.

500

T or F: All of the following are components of the TMJ; the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone, articulating disk, coronoid process, and the mandibular condyle…..

FALSE; the coronoid process is not part of the TMJ

500

What is the term for the functional unit of the salivary gland?

....the alveolus or acinus.

500

Differentiation (morphodifferentiation and histodifferentiation) occurs in this stage of tooth development...

What is the...Bell Stage?!

know the stages: initial, cap, bell, bud

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