Oral Cavity Anatomy Quiz

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What is the function of teeth in the mouth?

To cut, tear, and grind ingested food (correct)

To sense different tastes

To produce saliva for digestion

To help with speech production

Where are the lips located in relation to the oral cavity?

At the back near the oropharynx

At the front forming the opening of the mouth (correct)

On top of the palate

On the sides by the cheeks

What material encloses the pulp cavity of teeth?

Blood vessels

Enamel (correct)

Lymphatic fluid

Denture

How are milk teeth and permanent teeth different?

Milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the last set of molars that appear later in life?

Wisdom teeth Signup and view all the answers

Where is the tongue located in relation to the oral cavity?

Attached to the floor of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

Where are taste buds located?

On the surface of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of saliva?

Water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?

Regulates body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the pharynx?

Common passage for food and air Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the pharynx lies behind the mouth?

Oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tonsils in the pharynx?

Immune defense Signup and view all the answers

Oral Cavity Anatomy Quiz

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What is the function of teeth in the mouth?

Where are the lips located in relation to the oral cavity?

What material encloses the pulp cavity of teeth?

How are milk teeth and permanent teeth different?

What is the name given to the last set of molars that appear later in life?

Where is the tongue located in relation to the oral cavity?

Where are taste buds located?

What is the primary component of saliva?

Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?

What is the primary role of the pharynx?

Which part of the pharynx lies behind the mouth?

What is the function of the tonsils in the pharynx?

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