What is the anatomic gingiva?
  1. Mucosa that surrounds the entire oral cavity
  2. Mucosa that covers the tongue
  3. Mucosa that covers the alveolar process
  4. Mucosa that covers the floor of the mouth
Explanation
Answer: C - Anatomic gingiva is the mucosa that covers the alveolar process and surrounds the cervical portion of the teeth. The gingiva is composed of connective tissue and epithelium. It secretes gingival crevicular fluid that increases with inflammation.
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