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What is the role of the posterior lymphatic nodules in the tongue?
What is the role of the posterior lymphatic nodules in the tongue?
- Defensive (correct)
- Masticatory
- Sensory
- Digestive
Which role does the oral mucosa of the tongue NOT have?
Which role does the oral mucosa of the tongue NOT have?
- Sensory
- Defensive
- Digestive (correct)
- Masticatory
Which lingual papilla is considered the most important in the masticatory role?
Which lingual papilla is considered the most important in the masticatory role?
- Foliate
- Circumvallate
- Fungiform
- Filiform (correct)
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Tongue Anatomy and Function
- Posterior lymphatic nodules in the tongue act as immune system sentinels, detecting and responding to pathogens and foreign substances that enter through the mouth.
- The oral mucosa of the tongue does not play a role in mastication (chewing).
- Fungiform papillae are the most important type in the masticatory role, as they contain taste buds that help with the sensation of taste during eating.
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