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 136. A structure in the oral cavity that is covered for the most part by stratified squamous

keratinized epithelium is the

a. hard palate
b. soft palate
c. cheek
d. tooth
e. circumvallate papilla

137. The major organic component of dentin is
 

a. collagen
b. lactate
c. hydroxyapatite
d. lipid
e. desmosine

 
138. Which one of the following is NOT present during the bell stage of tooth development?
 

a. primary dental (enamel) organ
b. outer dental epithelium
c. epithelial (Serre’s) pearls
d. ameloblasts
e. stratum intermedium

 
139. All the following structures except one is seen during the cap stage of tooth development
 

a. inner dental (enamel) epithelium
b. stratum intermedium
c. dental papilla
d. dental follicle (sac)
e. stellate reticulum

 
140. Which one of the following correctly describes the structure of the major salivary

glands?

a. compound tubular gland
b. simple tubuloalveolar gland
c. compound alveolar gland
d. compound tubuloalveolar gland
e. simple tubular gland