Mouth, Teeth and Pharynx review

What is the soft projection at the center of the back of your mouth?

• Uvula

• Salivary gland

• Tongue

• Tonsils

The enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates.

• Amylase

• Pepsin

• Saliva

• Hydrochloric acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the lingual frenulum?

• Connects tongue to the floor of the mouth

• Soft projection from the soft palate

• Closes the larynx during swallowing

• Closes off stomach from the esophagus

What kind of teeth are "A"?

• Incisors

• Premolars

• Canines

• Molars

What type of teeth are "E"?

• Molars

• Premolars

• Incisors

• Canines

The visible part of the tooth outside the gum is called

• Neck

• Root

• Crown

The hollow space inside the tooth that has nerves and blood vessels is

• Enamel

• Pulp cavity

• Dentin

• Crown

• periodontal ligaments

Breaking food down with the use of enzymes is known as:

• Chemical Digestion
• Mechanical (Physical) Digestion

Chewing food is an example of _____________.

• chemical digestion
• mechanical/ physical digestion

What are the two types of digestion?

• Mechanical (Physical) and Chemical digestion

• mechanical and Mental digestion

• Chemical and Exercise digestion

• Exercise and Mental digestion