Normal Gingiva Has Which of the Following Characteristics

question 29

Multiple Choice

Normal gingiva has which of the following characteristics?

• A)Normal gingiva is boggy, edematous, and not tightly attached to tooth and bone.
• B)Gingiva is a form of specialized mucosa.
• C)The color of normal gingiva varies according to the individual's pigmentation.
• D)The free gingival groove runs perpendicular to the margin of unattached gingiva.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Gland

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Posterior Lobe

Refers to the back portion of an organ or gland, such as the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain.

True Endocrine Gland

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, without using a duct.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus; it coordinates both autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.