Where in the Oral Cavity Is the Tissue with a Softer

question 22

Multiple Choice

Where in the oral cavity is the tissue with a softer, moist, nonkeratinized surface, with the ability to stretch and be compressed, and acting as a cushion for the underlying structures in the oral cavity?

• A) Dorsal surface of tongue
• B) Hard palate
• C) Floor of the mouth
• D) Attached gingiva

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