The Tongue Quiz

What are some of the functions of the tongue?

• Reading, writing, calculating, and drawing

• Seeing, smelling, tasting, and feeling

• Chewing, swallowing, singing, and talking

• Walking, running, jumping, and dancing

Which part of the tongue helps in moving food around while chewing?

• Side part

• Front part

• Back part

• Middle part

What is the purpose of the muscles in the back of the tongue?

• To help with singing

• To help with talking

• To help with tasting

• To help with eating

What is the frenulum?

• A muscle that helps move food to the back teeth

• A membrane that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth

• A layer of bumps on the top of the tongue

• A food pipe that leads from the throat to the stomach

What are papillae?

• Taste buds on the top of the tongue

• Microscopic hairs on taste cells

• Muscles in the back of the tongue

• Layers of tissue that connect the tongue to the mouth

How many taste buds are people born with?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

What happens to taste buds as a person gets older?

• They multiply

• They become more sensitive

• They die

• They become larger

What do taste cells have that send messages to the brain?

• Frenulum

• Microscopic hairs

• Muscles

• Papillae

Which section of the tongue can detect if something is sweet?

• Sweet section

• Salty section

• Sour section

• Bitter section

How does the nose help in tasting foods?

• By smelling the food

• By sending messages to the brain

• By breaking down food

• By making the tongue wet