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Which of the following is part of the oral cavity?
Which of the following is part of the oral cavity?
What is the core of the lip made up of?
What is the core of the lip made up of?
What covers the dorsal surface of the tongue?
What covers the dorsal surface of the tongue?
What type of membrane covers the inner surface of the lip?
What type of membrane covers the inner surface of the lip?
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Which feature is NOT found on the outer surface of the lip?
Which feature is NOT found on the outer surface of the lip?
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What describes the lower (ventral) surface of the tongue?
What describes the lower (ventral) surface of the tongue?
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Study Notes
Digestive System
- The digestive system is composed of the oral cavity, digestive tract, and glands associated with the digestive tract.
Oral Cavity
- Lip: • Outer surface: covered by skin with sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles. • Inner surface: covered by a mucous membrane. • Free red margin: contains blood vessels. • Core: made up of Orbicularis Oris Muscle.
Tongue
- A mass of striated muscle covered by a mucous membrane.
- Lower surface (ventral): smooth and covered by a highly vascular mucous membrane.
- Dorsal surface: covered by lingual papillae.
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Description
This quiz covers the components and functions of the digestive system, including the oral cavity, digestive tract, and associated glands.
