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Why is the inner lining of the lips different from the outer lining?
Why is the inner lining of the lips different from the outer lining?
- Outer lining protects against mechanical stress (correct)
- Outer lining has more blood vessels for temperature regulation
- Inner lining is more resistant to bacterial infection
- Inner lining allows for better taste sensation
What is the role of the stomach in the digestive system?
What is the role of the stomach in the digestive system?
- Mechanical breakdown of food (correct)
- Absorption of nutrients
- Storage of excess water
- Production of bile
What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?
- Production of bile for fat digestion (correct)
- Absorption of water and minerals
- Secretion of enzymes for protein breakdown
- Production of insulin for blood sugar regulation
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?
Which accessory organ of the digestive system is involved in producing digestive enzymes?
Which accessory organ of the digestive system is involved in producing digestive enzymes?
What is the primary function of the papillae on the tongue?
What is the primary function of the papillae on the tongue?
What is the primary difference between the epithelium on the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the tongue?
What is the primary difference between the epithelium on the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the tongue?
Where are the majority of taste buds located on the tongue?
Where are the majority of taste buds located on the tongue?
What is the function of the serous (von Ebner's) glands located in the connective tissue beneath the circumvallate papillae?
What is the function of the serous (von Ebner's) glands located in the connective tissue beneath the circumvallate papillae?
What is the primary function of the skeletal muscle fibers in the tongue?
What is the primary function of the skeletal muscle fibers in the tongue?
What is the primary difference between the filiform and fungiform papillae on the tongue?
What is the primary difference between the filiform and fungiform papillae on the tongue?
