In which region of the oral cavity are veins located close to the surface facilitating transmucosal delivery of certain drugs?
A. Dorsal surface of the tongue
B. Hard palate
C. Gingiva
D. Ventral surface of the tongue
E. Buccal mucosa
Answer: D. Ventral surface of the tongue
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