Histology Chapter 13/14 Quiz

As oral mucosa ages, it appears less moist.

• True

• False

At birth, condylar heads are round and covered with a thick layer of cartilage.

• True

• False

1. Cellular activity __________ and fibrosis __________ with age.

• 1. increases; decreases

• 1. decreases; increases

• 1. .plateaus; increases

• 1. decreases; plateaus

1. Each of the following is a branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve that supplies the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• 1. Deep temporal nerve

• 1. Masseteric nerve

• 1. Auriculotemporal nerved

• 1. Inferior alveolar nerve

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

• True

• False

1. Epithelial nonkeratinocytes are also known as

• 1. fungiform papillae

• 1. von Ebner glands

• 1. junctional epithelium

• 1. clear cells.

Every individual has eight muscles of mastication.

• True

• False

1. Lining mucosa covers which structure?

• 1. Hard palate

• 1. Surface of the tongue

• 1. Floor of the mouth

• 1. Alveolar ridges

1. The two movements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are

• 1. gliding and hinge

• 1. medial and lateral

• 1. superior and inferior

• 1. anterior and posterior.

The action of the lower half of the TMJ is a gliding motion.

• True

• False