A& P Upper GI

The mouth opens into the

• uvula

• soft palate

• pharynx

• larynx

A full set of permanent teeth consists of

• 20 teeth

• 24 teeth

• 28 teeth

• 32 teeth

A term that does not describe a salivary gland is

• parotid

• sublingual

• submandibular

• subcutaneous

The series of muscular contractions that moves food along the digestive tract is called

• perimysium

• pericardium

• peristalsis

• periosteum

A basic flavor to which the taste buds are NOT sensitive to is

• salty

• sweet

• peppery

• sour

A region common to both the digestive and respiratory systems

• pharynx

• esophagus

• uvula

• pulp cavity

Deglutition involves

• chewing

• swallowing

• burping

• urinating

The structure that hangs from the soft palate in the back of your mouth is the

• tonsil

• uvula

• tooth

• larynx

Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?

• partly digests starch

• washes teeth

• important for speech

• Important for absorption of nutrients

Which muscle is NOT used in mastication?

• sternocleidomastoid

• pterygoid lateralis

• temporalis

• masseter