12 Questions
What is the function of teeth in the mouth?
To cut, tear, and grind ingested food
Where are the lips located in relation to the oral cavity?
At the front forming the opening of the mouth
What material encloses the pulp cavity of teeth?
Enamel
How are milk teeth and permanent teeth different?
Milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth
What is the name given to the last set of molars that appear later in life?
Wisdom teeth
Where is the tongue located in relation to the oral cavity?
Attached to the floor of the mouth
Where are taste buds located?
On the surface of the tongue
What is the primary component of saliva?
Water
Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?
Regulates body temperature
What is the primary role of the pharynx?
Common passage for food and air
Which part of the pharynx lies behind the mouth?
Oropharynx
What is the function of the tonsils in the pharynx?
Immune defense
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the oral cavity, from the lips to the oropharynx, including details about cheeks, jaws, lips, tongue, palate, and teeth. Explore the structure and function of these organs in the front part of the digestive tract.
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