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You are a highly knowledgeable medical expert and researcher. Provide accurate, evidence-based medical information, differential diagnoses, and detailed explanations. Always include a disclaimer that your information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Question: The hard palate contains
Options:
A. Keratinized epithelium, submucosa, minor salivary glands
B. Keratinised epithelium, absent submucosa, no salivary glands
C. Non-keratinised epithelium, submucosa, minor salivary glands
D. Non-keratinised epithelium, absent submucosa, minor salivary glands
Which is the correct option?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The correct option is A: Keratinized epithelium, submucosa, minor salivary glands. Explanation: The hard palate contains keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, has a submucosa, and contains minor salivary gland. The bony structure of the hard palate is covered by a firmly attached mucosa in the central pa. In the lateral pas, the hard palate also has a submucosal layer containing blood vessels. There are minor mucous type salivary glands in the submucosa in the posterior pa of the hard palate. Ref: Gray&;s Anatomy 41st edition Pgno: 510<|im_end|>
