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The Mouth and Digestion Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the ingestion phase of digestion.

A multiple-choice quiz by mzbabymysty. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mzbabymysty

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,774

Updated
Feb 23 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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4276

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is part of the digestive process? Hint

All of these

Absorption

Ingestion

Egestion

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many pairs of salivary glands does the human body have? Hint

Two

Three

Five

Six

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Question 3 of 10

3. After the watery saliva dissolves the food, the food is then stuck together with mucoid made by the salivary glands. What is the ball of food called?

Answer: (One Word; five letters, starts with a "b")

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Question 4 of 10

4. When food enters the mouth, the amount of saliva is the same as it was without food in the mouth.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these palates prevent food from entering the nasal cavity? Hint

Hard Palate

Soft Palate

Middle Palate

Tough Palate

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Question 6 of 10

6. The tongue has skeletal muscles that are labeled extrinsic and intrinsic. How does the extrinsic muscle help the tongue during digestion? Hint

It moves the tongue from side to side and in and out.

It just moves the tongue from side to side.

It just moves the tongue in and out.

The extrinsic muscles are not needed while swallowing but are needed for speech.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition affecting the tongue and is commonly known by which name? Hint

Tongue cancer

Missing tongue

Tongue-tie

Inflammation of the tongue

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Question 8 of 10

8. The lifespan of a tastebud is one year.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is broken down in the mouth? Hint

Amino Acids

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Fat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these words means "chewing"? Hint

Eradication

Metrication

Nullification

Mastication

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is part of the digestive process?

Answer: All of these

The digestive system works along with the endocrine and immune system; The endocrine system has a lot of cells in the stomach and intestines and the immune system regulates the gut associated lymphoid tissue, also known as GALT.

2. How many pairs of salivary glands does the human body have?

Answer: Three

There are three pairs: one pair is located in front of the cheeks, another pair is located in the front angle of the jaw, and the last pair one is located under the tongue.

3. After the watery saliva dissolves the food, the food is then stuck together with mucoid made by the salivary glands. What is the ball of food called?

Answer: Bolus

The body produces 1000 to 1500 milliliters of saliva a day. Ninety-five percent of saliva is water.

4. When food enters the mouth, the amount of saliva is the same as it was without food in the mouth.

Answer: False

The amount of saliva increases because a response is initiated by chemoreceptors and pressoreceptors in the wall of the mouth and on the tongue.

5. Which of these palates prevent food from entering the nasal cavity?

Answer: Soft Palate

While swallowing, the soft palate blocks the nasal passage, the epiglottis covers the glottis and trachea which lead to the lungs, and the tongue moves up and blocks the front of the mouth.

6. The tongue has skeletal muscles that are labeled extrinsic and intrinsic. How does the extrinsic muscle help the tongue during digestion?

Answer: It moves the tongue from side to side and in and out.

The intrinsic muscles alter the shape and size during speech and swallowing.

7. Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition affecting the tongue and is commonly known by which name?

Answer: Tongue-tie

The tongue is anchored to the to the floor of the mouth by the lingual frenulum membrane. If this is too short or thick, it can prevent free movement of the tip of the tongue and may cause feeding difficulties in babies.

8. The lifespan of a tastebud is one year.

Answer: False

The lifespan of a tastebud is ten days! Tastebuds are not only located on the tongue; Some are found under the tongue, on the insides of the cheeks, and on the roof of the mouth.

9. Which of the following is broken down in the mouth?

Answer: Carbohydrates

Saliva contains an enzyme called amylase that breaks down carbohydrates.

10. Which of these words means "chewing"?

Answer: Mastication

Eradication means to tear up or completely destroy and nullification means having no legal force.

Source: Author mzbabymysty

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