Which of the Following Features Can Be Noted with Marginal

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features can be noted with marginal gingiva?

• A) Varying amounts of stippling
• B) Tightly bound to alveolar process
• C) Opaque in comparison to attached gingiva
• D) Considered masticatory mucosa

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Definitions:

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft, thereby terminating the signal between nerve cells.

Tropomyosin

A protein that runs along the length of the actin filament in muscle fibers and, along with troponin, regulates muscle contraction.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes found within muscle cells that stores and releases calcium ions, aiding in muscle contraction.

Sarcolemma

The cell membrane surrounding a muscle fiber, playing a crucial role in muscle contraction.