This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Anatomy
The hard palate contains 
Select and explain. 
A. Keratinized epithelium, submucosa, minor salivary glands, B. Keratinised epithelium, absent submucosa, no salivary glands, C. Non-keratinised epithelium, submucosa, minor salivary glands, D. Non-keratinised epithelium, absent submucosa, minor salivary glands
A: Keratinized epithelium, submucosa, minor salivary glands
Answer: A: Keratinized epithelium, submucosa, minor salivary glands 
Explanation: The hard palate contains keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, has a submucosa, and contains minor salivary gland. The bony structure of the hard palate is covered by a firmly attached mucosa in the central pa. In the lateral pas, the hard palate also has a submucosal layer containing blood vessels. There are minor mucous type salivary glands in the submucosa in the posterior pa of the hard palate. Ref: Gray&;s Anatomy 41st edition Pgno: 510