Which of the following is not a reflecting mucosa: (A) Lip, (B) Cheek, (C) Gingiva, (D) Soft palate
Answer is C. Based on function, the oral mucosa can be classified into –

Masticatory mucosa

Eg.: Gingiva and hard palate

Lining or reflecting mucosa

Eg.: Lip, cheek, vestibular fornix, alveolar mucosa, floor of mouth and soft palate.

Specialized mucosa 

Eg.: Dorsum of tongue and taste buds.