Tongue Functions and Terminology
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Tongue Functions and Terminology

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Which of the following conditions is characterized by a white coating on the tongue caused by an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast?

Thrush

What is the main function of the tongue?

Taste and manipulate food for chewing and swallowing

What is the term for the involuntary thrusting movements of the tongue during rest or when trying to stick out the tongue?

Tongue thrust

What is the term for the small bumps on the tongue that contain taste buds?

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