Lecture 14: Histology Of The Oral & Nasal Cavity Flashcards
What type of lingual papillae are most abundant?
Filiform
What type of epithelium is Filiform papillae?
Keratinized stratified squamous
What type of epithelium is found in the Fungiform papillae?
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous
What type of lingual papillae contains 5 specialized taste buds along apical surface?
Fungiform
Where is foliate lingual papillae found?
Along lateral margins of base of tongue
What type of epithelium does foliate papillae contain?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What types of lingual papillae contain Von Ebner’s glands?
Foliate and circumvallate
Ovoid chemoreceptors are found where?
Lingual papillae (foliate, Fungiform and circumvallate) Soft palate Post pharynx Epiglottis
What lingual papillae contain ovoid chemoreceptors?
Fungiform Foliate Circumvallate
How often are taste receptor cells (buds) replaced?
Every 10-14 days
How many different types of taste receptor cells are there?
4
At what part of the tongue do you taste sugars?
Tip of tongue
What part of the tongue is used to taste salty things?
Posterior and lateral to tip of tongue
What parts of the tongue are used for tasting sour things?
Anterior 2/3 dorsum, lateral margin of tongue
What parts of the tongue are used for tasting bitter things?
Posterior
Taste buds on the palate register primarily what 2 tastes?
Bitter and sour