Question 58 (part 2) · LDEK · Structure and physiology of the periodontium

Arrange layers forming epithelial attachment in correct order, starting from enamel towards connective tissue:

1) external basal lamina;
2) internal basal lamina;
3) spinous layer of epithelium;
4) suprabasal layer of epithelium;
5) basal layer of epithelium.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,4,5,2.
  2. B. 1,3,4,5,2.
  3. C. 2,4,5,1.
  4. D. 3,4,5.
  5. E. 2,3,4,5,1.
Hint

The junctional epithelium has no spinous, granular or keratin layer and is bounded on both sides by a basal lamina.

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