What Are the Ridges That Run Horizontally on the Palate

question 2

Multiple Choice

What are the ridges that run horizontally on the palate called?

• A)Faucial pillars
• B)Medium Raphe
• C)Rugae
• D)Mucoperiosteum
• E)Alveolar ridge

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a role in reducing neuronal excitability.

Glutamate

A major excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system involved in memory, learning, and brain development.

Adrenal Gland

A gland above the kidney that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important bodily functions.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration.