Moderate
Minor salivary glands are present in the submucosa through out the oral mucosa except for the______________?
Correct answer: A. Gingiva and anterior part of hard palate
- A. Gingiva and anterior part of hard palate
- B. Tongue and soft palate
- C. Retromolar area and hard palate
- D. Lip and posterior third of the hard palate
Explanation
Minor salivary glands are widely distributed in the oral mucosa but are absent from the gingiva and anterior hard palate. Glands are present in the posterior hard palate, so the extent of the palate is important.
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