Which cranial nerve is responsible for carrying taste information from the tongue

to the brain?
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Vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)

Trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)
Accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI)
Facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)

Which teeth grind food?*

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Canines
Incisors
Molars
Premolars

The external nose is attached inferiorly to the:

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nasal bone.
anterior nasal spine.
nasal septum.

Bicuspid teeth are also called:*

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canine.
molars.
incisors.
premolars.

This is the fifth taste which means "savory."*

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Salty
Sweet
Umami
Bitter

The frontal sinuses are located just below the orbital cavity.
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1 point

True
False

These are two small openings in the nose.

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Cilia
Nasal cavity
External nares
Choanae

What is the role of the tongue in the process of swallowing?

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Chewing food into smaller pieces

Producing saliva to help break down food
Holding the food in place while swallowing
Assist in pushing food to the back of the mouth and into the throat for swallowing

Which teeth tear food?*

1 point

Canine
Incisors
Molars
Premolars

The maxillary sinuses are the largest of the paranasal sinuses.

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1 point

True
False

Nasal cavity proper is divided into two halves by the:

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nasal septum.
limen nasi.
vibrissae.
frontal bone.

The following statements pertain to breathing through the nose, EXCEPT:*

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it moistens the air.

it warms the air.
it is the only way to breathe in air.
it filters the air.

The cribriform plate is a part of the:

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sphenoid.
ethmoid.
external auditory meatus.

What are the four primary tastes detected by the taste buds on the tongue?*
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sweet, sour, salty, and bitter

sour, umami, spicy, bland
salty, umami, pungent, spicy
spicy, umami, bland, pungent

The three nasal concha on each side of the nasal cavity all arise from the
ethmoid bone.
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True
False

Which group of tongue muscles assist with protrusion, retraction and side-to-side
movement.
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Intrinsic muscles
Extrinsic muscles
Both extrinsic and intrinsic muscles
Neither extrinsic nor intrinsic muscles

Which part of the tongue is responsible for detecting sweet tastes?

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Side of the tongue

Back of the tongue
Tip of the tongue
Middle of the tongue

What is the scientific term for the visible bumps on the surface of the tongue?
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papillae
saliva glands
taste buds
enamel

What is the difference in number between baby and adult teeth?*

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8
10
12
14

What is the number of teeth on the upper jaw?*

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10
12
14
16
18