The mucosa that covers the area subject to stress such as gingival tissue and the hard palate are referred to what mucosa?

lining mucosa
masticatory mucosa
buccal mucosa
specialized mucosa

masticatory mucosa

Rationale: Masticatory mucosa – These areas are able to withstand the forces of chewing and other stresses without tearing easily.

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A) Digestion B) Nutrition C) Absorption D) Metabolism

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The ________ pulse is taken over the apex (the lower left corner) of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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