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Epithelium of oral mucous membrane is_______________?

Correct answer: C. Ortho, para and non keratinized

  • A. Keratinized
  • B. Non keratinized
  • C. Ortho, para and non keratinized
  • D. Only para keratinized

Explanation

Oral mucosa varies by site: it may be orthokeratinized, parakeratinized, or non-keratinized. Masticatory mucosa is commonly keratinized, whereas lining mucosa is generally non-keratinized.

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