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Which structure divides the oral cavity into the oral vestibule and oral cavity proper?
Which structure divides the oral cavity into the oral vestibule and oral cavity proper?
- Soft palate
- Hard palate (correct)
- Buccinator muscle
- Tongue
Which salivary gland is located beneath the tongue and secretes saliva into the oral cavity?
Which salivary gland is located beneath the tongue and secretes saliva into the oral cavity?
- Sublingual gland (correct)
- Submandibular gland
- Palatine tonsils
- Parotid gland
Which muscle is responsible for closing the oral cavity and aiding in mastication?
Which muscle is responsible for closing the oral cavity and aiding in mastication?
- Buccinator muscle
- Zygomaticus major muscle
- Masseter muscle (correct)
- Temporalis muscle
Which region of the oral cavity is responsible for gustation (tasting food and drinks)?
Which region of the oral cavity is responsible for gustation (tasting food and drinks)?
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What is the function of the oral vestibule?
What is the function of the oral vestibule?
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