Mouth and Tooth Anatomy Quiz

Which of the following is a *soft structure* in the mouth?

• Jaw

• Hard palate

• Tongue

• Teeth

The ______ is a hanging tissue that prevents food from entering the nose.

• Tonsil

• Tongue

• Uvula

• Jaw

Where are the tonsils located?

• Behind the palatoglossal arch

• On the lips

• At the tip of the tongue

• In the nasal cavity

The mouth is also called the ______.

• Oral cavity

• Digestive tube

• Larynx

• Respiratory tract

Which structure is essential for tasting food?

• Tongue

• Hard palate

• Uvula

• Lips

The soft palate is located:

• At the back of the mouth

• At the front teeth

• Inside the nasal cavity

• Beneath the jaw

Which structure closes the oral cavity when resting together?

• Teeth

• Gums

• Lips

• Tonsils

The ______ are part of the immune system and protect against infections.

• Teeth

• Tonsils

• Gums

• Lips

Which of the following best describes the hard palate?

• Soft tissue that helps tasting

• Hard structure forming part of the roof of the mouth

• Pink tissue covering the teeth

• Organ hanging from the soft palate

The dentist examined the patient’s ______ to check for inflammation around the teeth.

• Tongue

• Gums

• Lips

• Uvula