Anatomy of Nose and Mouth Quiz

What is the primary function of the nasal cavity?

• To filter and humidify the air we breathe

• To produce saliva

• To aid in digestion

• To store food

Which structure forms the upper jaw in the human skull?

• Mandible

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic bone

• Nasal bone

What is the primary role of the mandible?

• To support the nasal cavity

• To form the lower jaw and aid in chewing

• To protect the brain

• To connect the ears

Which of the following is NOT a component of the oral cavity (mouth)?

• Tongue

• Teeth

• Sinuses

• Palate

What type of teeth are primarily used for grinding food?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars

Which part of the nasal cavity divides the external nose into right & left halves?

• Nasal septum

• Olfactory epithelium

• Nasal conchae

• Nasal vestibule

What is the function of the maxillary sinus?

**The sinuses below the eyes**

• To aid in the sense of taste

• To produce mucus that drains into the nasal cavity

• To support the teeth

• To assist in hearing

Which is not a component of the external nose?

• Septum

• Nasal bone

• Conchae

• Nostril

How many teeth do adults have?

• 22

• 45

• 32

• 15

Label the tooth

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

Cementum

Enamel

Blood Vessels

Dentine

Gum

Bone

Pulp

Nerve