Define keratin and describe its function in the epithelium

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1. Define keratin and describe its function in the epithelium.

2. Define the term cell junction and describe its function in the epithelial tissues.

3. Compare and contrast the terms desmosome and hemidesmosome.

4. Identify the 3 anatomical areas of the gingival epithelium.

5. Describe the location and function of the following regions of the gingival epithelium:

(1) oral epithelium, (2) sulcular epithelium, and (3) junctional epithelium.

6. Define and describe the function of the supragingival fiber bundles and the periodontal ligament in the periodontium.

7. Identify the fiber groups of the periodontal ligament.

8. Define the terms cementum and Sharpey fibers and describe their function in the periodontium.

9. State the 3 relationships that the cementum may have in relation to the enamel at the CEJ.

10. Define the term alveolar bone and describe its function in the periodontium.

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