Question: what type of epithelial tissue is found in the area of the labial mucosa?
Answer: Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium is in the superficial layers of lining mucosa, such as in the labial mucosa, buccal mucosa, and alveolar mucosa, as well as in the mucosa lining the floor of the mouth, the ventral surface of the tongue, and the soft palate (see Figure 9-2).