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Midterm PART 1
Quiz 10 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The tongue is attached to the alveolar ridge by which of the following structures? | Lingual frenum |
| Which function of the tongue helps one to avoid ingesting harmful substances? | Tasting and tactile sensation |
| is a white ridge of raised tissue that extends horizontally at the level where the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together. | Linea alba |
| The tongue is composed mainly of | muscle |
| What is the name for the irregular folds of masticatory mucosa that extend laterally from the incisive papilla? | Palatal rugae |
| Which of the following means pertaining to the cheek? | Buccal |
| The cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear is called the | tragus |
| Which of the following types of gingiva is stippled, dense tissue that is firmly bound to the tissue below | Attached gingiva |
| Which of the following is the winglike tip on the outer side of each nostril | Ala |
| Which of the primary tastes is the most easily distinguished? | Bitter |
| The space in back of the last molar links the oral cavity proper with the | vestibule |
| Normal gingiva has which of the following characteristics? | Normal gingiva is firm and resistant and can be tightly attached to tooth and bone. |
| Which of the following tastes is located on the tip of the tongue? | Sweet |
| Taste buds are associated with ________ papillae, which form a V on the posterior portion of the tongue. | vallate |
| The posterior one third of the tongue is called the | root |
| The isthmus of fauces between the two faucial arches contains which of the following structures? | Tonsil |
| A patient has inflammation and cracking at the commissures of their lips. This condition is commonly associated with | vitamin B deficiency. |
| The __________ is the groove that extends upward between each labial commissure and nasal ala. | nasolabial sulcus |
| Which of the following types of mucosa covers the oral surface of the hard palate? | Oral mucosa |
| The face is defined as the part of the head that is visible from which of the following views? | Frontal |
| The extension of the free gingiva that fills the interproximal embrasure between two adjacent teeth is called the ___________ gingiva. | interdental |
| The _________ frenum connects the outer surface of the anterior mandibular arch to the inner surface of the lower lip at the midline. | mandibular labial |
| The _________ is the midpoint between the eyes | nasion |
| The _________ is a small elevation of tissue on the buccal mucosa just opposite the second maxillary molar. | parotid papilla |
| Unattached gingiva consists of the tissues from the base of the gingival sulcus to the | top of the gingival margin. |
| The submandibular ducts are associated with which of the following structures when they enter the mouth? | Lingual frenum |
| Which of the following is true of the fauces? | The posterior faucial pillar forms the free posterior border of the soft palate. |
| Filiform papillae provide which of the following sensations for the tongue? | Touch |
| The ridge that marks the median line of the hard palate is called the | palatal raphe. |
| The functions of the taste buds include | allowing us to enjoy flavors |
| The shallow groove that runs parallel to the margin of the unattached gingiva is called the | gingival groove |
| Which statement is not true of the unattached gingiva? | The unattached gingiva consists of tissues from the top of the gingival margin to the mucogingival junction. |
| The lips are outlined by the ______________, which is darker in color than the surrounding skin. | vermilion border |
| Touching which of the following areas is most likely to trigger the gag reflex? | Soft palate |
| The common term for gingiva is | gums. |
| The ______________ is a distinct intraoral line of color change that can be seen in the tissue where the alveolar membrane meets with attached gingivae. | mucogingival junction |
| The ________ is the area between the two ridges running from under the nose to the midline of the upper lip. | philtrum |
| Which of the following terms corresponds to the “roof” of the mouth? | Hard palate |
| The _____________ is the space on the tongue side within the upper and lower dental arches | oral cavity proper |
| Teeth sit in ________ sockets called alveoli. | bony |
| Which of the following are small, yellowish elevations that can appear on the buccal mucosa? | Fordyce granules |
| The mucobuccal fold is where the buccal mucosa meets the ______ at the base of the vestibule. | alveolar mucosa |
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