Digestive System Functions and Disorders

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What is the shape of the oral part of the tongue?

  • Oval
  • Triangular (correct)
  • Rectangular
  • Circular

What type of papillae are arranged in rows parallel to vallate papillae?

  • Fungiform
  • Vallate
  • Filiform (correct)
  • Foliate

Which type of papillae does not contain taste buds?

  • Foliate
  • Filiform (correct)
  • Fungiform
  • Vallate

What is the function of the papillae on the tongue?

<p>To increase the surface area of the mucous membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fold that connects the inferior surface of the tongue to the floor of the mouth?

<p>Lingual frenulum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the pharyngeal part of the tongue?

<p>It has no papillae and no taste buds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the foramen caecum?

<p>At the apex of the sulcus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of muscle that arises and ends within the substance of the tongue?

<p>Intrinsic muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the papillae that are arranged in the sides and tip of the tongue?

<p>Fungiform (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that appears as a dark line lateral to the lingual frenulum?

<p>Deep lingual vein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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