18 Questions
Which type of teeth have 2 prominent round cusps?
Biscuspids
What type of teeth are crushing or grinding teeth with 4-5 cusps and 3 roots?
Molars
What is the function of the stomach?
Chemically digesting food
Which teeth are replaced by the permanent teeth?
Incisors
Which part of the esophagus is defined as a region with a well-defined sphincter muscle?
None of the ends
How many sets of teeth form during development?
2 sets
Which of the following groups of muscles change the shape of the tongue?
Intrinsic Tongue Muscles
Which of the following salivary glands opens along the sides of the frenulum?
The Sublingual
What role do the teeth play in the digestive process?
Chewing and breaking down food
Which one of these is a common skill performed by a fully developed digestive system?
All of the above
What is the medical term for the tissue that connects the body of the tongue to the mucosa?
Frenulum
Which pair of salivary glands is the largest?
The Parotid
What is the function of the peristaltic wave in the digestive system?
It pushes digested material through the tract in one direction
What is the function of the mesentery in the peritoneal cavity?
It stabilizes the position of organs and prevents entanglement
What is the function of the uvula?
It prevents food from entering the pharynx too soon
What type of epithelium lines the oral cavity?
Nonkeratinized stratified epithelium
What is the term for the ridges of the oral mucosa that surround the teeth?
Gingivae
What is the name of the pouch formed from the dorsal mesentery of the stomach during development?
Greater omentum
Test your knowledge on the anatomy and functions of the tongue, including mechanical digestion, sensory analysis, and muscular movements. Explore the different parts of the tongue such as the lingual papillae, taste buds, and frenulum.
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