Oral Anatomy Essentials: Incisive Papilla, Rugae, And Uvula Explained Question 1. Uvula. Answer: It is a projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate. Its connective tissue contains a number of glands and muscle fibers. It plays a role in the articulation of some sounds. The muscles of it raise and retract the uvula. It is innervated by … [Read more...] about Oral Anatomy Essentials: Incisive Papilla, Rugae, And Uvula Explained
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Key Cells And Landmarks Of The Gingiva: Macrophages & Free Gingival Groove
Key Cells And Landmarks Of The Gingiva: Macrophages & Free Gingival Groove Question 1. Macrophages. Answer: It is cell,present in the lamina propria. n It is a stellate or fusiform cell. Histology: Smaller and denser nuclei Less granular endoplasmic reticulum. The cytoplasm contains lysosomes and phagocytic vesicles. Functions: Ingest damaged … [Read more...] about Key Cells And Landmarks Of The Gingiva: Macrophages & Free Gingival Groove
Understanding Key Dental Structures: From Membrana Performatica to Gingival Fibers
Understanding Key Dental Structures: From Membrana Performatica to Gingival Fibers Question 1. Membranaperformatica Answer: It separates the enamel organ and dental papilla before the dentin formation It determines the morphology of the crown. Question 2. Hemidesmosomes Answer: Hemidesmosomes attach the cells to the basal lamina The lamina propria below … [Read more...] about Understanding Key Dental Structures: From Membrana Performatica to Gingival Fibers
Urine Tests Explained: Detecting Sugar, Ketones, and Proteins
Urine Tests Explained: Detecting Sugar, Ketones, and Proteins Write the tests to identify the following in urine Sugar, Ketone bodies, Proteins Answer: Test to detect sugar in urine: 1. Benedict's test Used to detect reducing sugar in the urine Enediol forms of sugar reduce cupric ions of copper sulfate to cuprous ions The color of the precipitate indicates … [Read more...] about Urine Tests Explained: Detecting Sugar, Ketones, and Proteins
Diagnostic Enzymes in Liver Diseases: SGPT, SGOT, ALP, and More Explained
Diagnostic Enzymes in Liver Diseases: SGPT, SGOT, ALP, and More Explained Question 1. The normal value of serum alkaline phosphatase Answer: The normal value of serum alkaline phosphatase is Question 2. Enzymes of diagnostic importance in liver diseases Answer: Enzymes used to detect liver diseases are Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Enzymes in Liver Diseases: SGPT, SGOT, ALP, and More Explained