WorksheetsDigestive System Functions Review 1: Oral Cavity through Larynx
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This is between the mouth and oropharynx, and between the cheeks. The hard and soft palates form the roof and the floor of chin is inferior border. It is lined with non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and it is where digestion starts.
a)
oral cavity
b)
hard palate
c)
soft palate
d)
uvula
2.
This is composed of palatine processes of the maxillae and palatine bones. It aids in chewing and language.
a)
oral cavity
b)
soft palate
c)
hard palate
d)
uvula
3.
This is composed of connective tissue and a mucous membrane. It aids in chewing and language.
a)
oral cavity
b)
hard palate
c)
soft palate
d)
uvula
4.
This is a small grape-like structure suspended from the posterior edge of the soft palate. It helps prevent food or liquid from moving into the nasal cavity during swallowing.
a)
oral cavity
b)
hard palate
c)
soft palate
d)
uvula
5.
This is also called the Labia. It protects the anterior opening of the mouth.
a)
uvula
b)
lips
c)
tongue
d)
oral cavity
6.
The major muscle of this is the genioglossus. It is important to speech, taste, the movement of food toward the teeth for chewing, and swallowing.
a)
uvula
b)
lips
c)
tongue
d)
oral cavity
7.
This holds the tongue to the floor of the mouth. It is a thin mucous membrane.
a)
Lingual frenulum
b)
Papillae
c)
Labial frenulum
d)
Labia
8.
This holds the lips to the gingiva of the mouth. It is a thin mucous membrane.
a)
Lingual frenulum
b)
Papillae
c)
Labial frenulum
d)
Labia
9.
This is the raised areas on the tongue that contains the tastebuds. It increases the frictional surface of the tongue and comes in 3 types.
a)
Lingual frenulum
b)
Papillae
c)
Labial frenulum
d)
Labia
10.
These are on the tongue along the sides of the papillae and provide us our sense of taste.
a)
Lingual frenulum
b)
Papillae
c)
Labial frenulum
d)
Tastebuds
11.
These consist of a crown (part seen), neck (part at gingivae), and root (embedded in jaw). They come in as deciduous ones (20 milk teeth, temporary) then are replaced by 32 permanent ones.
a)
teeth
b)
canine
c)
incisors
d)
molars
12.
These are flat, blade-like front teeth that serve to nip food. There are 8 in an adult mouth.
a)
pre-molars
b)
canine
c)
incisors
d)
molars
13.
These are also called cuspids. They are pointed teeth just lateral to the incisors that function for sheering food. They have 1 cusp and there are 4 in an adult mouth.
a)
pre-molars
b)
canine
c)
incisors
d)
molars
14.
These are also called bicuspids. They are lateral to the cuspids and serve to grind food. They have 2 cusps and there are 8 in an adult mouth.
a)
pre-molars
b)
canine
c)
incisors
d)
molars
15.
These teeth are found closest to oropharynx and serve to grind food. They have 3-4 cusps and there are 12 in adult mouth (including wisdom teeth).
a)
pre-molars
b)
canine
c)
incisors
d)
molars
16.
This is a membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth. It connects the mouth to the esophagus and includes the Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Laryngopharynx.
a)
Papillae
b)
Larynx
c)
Pharynx
d)
molars
17.
This is above the oropharynx and leads to the nasal cavity.
a)
Nasopharynx
b)
Oropharynx
c)
Laryngopharynx
d)
Larynx
18.
This is the space behind the oral cavity. It serves as a common passageway for air, food, and water.
a)
Nasopharynx
b)
Oropharynx
c)
Laryngopharynx
d)
Larynx
19.
This leads to the larynx and esophagus. It is below the oropharynx.
a)
Nasopharynx
b)
Oropharynx
c)
Laryngopharynx
d)
Larynx
20.
These are paired masses of lymphatic tissue at the posterior end of the oral cavity.
a)
Pharynx
b)
Papillae
c)
Palatine Tonsils
d)
Larynx
21.
This is a hollow muscular organ that forms an air passage to the lungs. It holds the vocal cords and is surrounded by cartilage rings.
a)
Pharynx
b)
Larynx
c)
Palatine Tonsils
d)
Laryngopharynx
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