Oral Biology and Facial Morphology Quiz

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What is the name of the groove around the lips?

Commissure (correct)
Frenum
Uvula
Palate

Which of the following is not part of the surface form of the oral cavity?

Lips
Palatine tonsils (correct)
Tongue
Cheek

What is the function of the labial frenum in the oral cavity?

Aiding in speech production
Secreting saliva
Tasting food
Anchoring the lips to the gums (correct)

Which structure is not directly visible upon looking into the oral cavity?

Palatine tonsils (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the oral cavity is also known as the roof of the mouth?

Palate (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dental traits with their descriptions:

Gingiva = Soft tissue surrounding the teeth and covering the jaw Palatine tonsils = Located at the back of the oral cavity on either side of the throat Labial frenum = Fold of tissue that connects the inside of the lip to the gum Roof of the mouth = Also known as the palate, separates the oral and nasal cavities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dental formulae with their definitions:

Deciduous teeth = Primary set of teeth in young humans, also known as baby teeth Permanent teeth = Secondary set of teeth in adult humans, replacing the deciduous teeth Macroanatomy of teeth = Study of large-scale structures and features of teeth Microanatomy of teeth = Study of small-scale structures and features within teeth Signup and view all the answers

Match the following oral cavity structures with their functions:

Teeth = Used for biting, chewing, and grinding food Cheek = Helps keep food in place during chewing and speaking Tongue = Assists in swallowing, speaking, and tasting Floor of the mouth = Supports the tongue and aids in swallowing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to lips with their descriptions:

Upper lip and lower lip = Two distinct parts that form the entrance to the oral cavity Commissure = Corner of the mouth where the upper and lower lips meet Grooves around lips = Distinct indentations that can be observed around the lips Labial frenum = Fold of tissue that connects the inside of the lip to the gum Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the oral cavity with their descriptions:

Palate (roof of the mouth) = Separates nasal and oral cavities, aids in speech and swallowing Gingiva = Soft tissue surrounding teeth, protects underlying bone and helps maintain tooth position Tongue = Muscular organ that plays a key role in speech, swallowing, and taste perception Palatine tonsils = Lymphoid tissue located at the back of the mouth, part of immune system Signup and view all the answers