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Quiz about Catarrh Got Your Tongue
Quiz about Catarrh Got Your Tongue

Catarrh Got Your Tongue Trivia Quiz


Cat got your tongue? If so, it is a lot better than a catarrh having it. How much do you know about this often ignored organ?

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
388,409
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2383
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is another name for the tip of the tongue? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many muscles does a human tongue have? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A catarrh is a notch in the tongue that is formed as a result of an injury.


Question 4 of 10
4. In tongue anatomy, what is a gustatory cell? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following is one of the causes of the disease called black hairy tongue? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Despite popular belief, the different tastes are not unique to a certain region of the tongue.


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the proper name for the long groove that separates the tongue into two halves? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the function of the tongue muscle called the genioglossus? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following is true regarding wrinkles on the tongue? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If your tongue has hills and valleys, what has happened? Hint



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1. Which of the following is another name for the tip of the tongue?

Answer: Apex

The apex is the tip of the tongue while the blade is the part behind the tip. The tip plays an important role in speaking and pronunciation. The tongue is thinner at the tip than it is elsewhere.

The word apex typically refers to the peak or point of an object.
2. How many muscles does a human tongue have?

Answer: Eight

There are eight muscles in the human tongue: four are attached to a bone and four are not. The four attached to a bone, also known as extrinsic muscles, help move the tongue. The four intrinsic muscles, or those not attached to a bone, shape the tongue. It is those four muscles you use when you roll or fold your tongue.
3. A catarrh is a notch in the tongue that is formed as a result of an injury.

Answer: False

Catarrh is actually a pus-filled inflammation of the mucus membranes. Typically, catarrh affects the throat or sinuses of the human body. Catarrh does not affect the tongue directly but can cause problems with swallowing and tasting, both functions the tongue plays a large part in.
4. In tongue anatomy, what is a gustatory cell?

Answer: A taste receptor

The word gustatory refers to the sense of taste. Gustatory cells are taste receptors that can be found on each taste bud. When food (or any substance) passes over the tongue and mixes with saliva, the taste receptors activate. A taste bud is just the structure that contains the gustatory cells.
5. Which of the following is one of the causes of the disease called black hairy tongue?

Answer: Smoking

Black hairy tongue is a condition in which the tongue becomes discolored and looks black or brownish. It is caused when the filiform papillae become enlarged. The filiform papillae are structures that give the tongue the ability to feel sensations.

It is called black hairy tongue because the filiform papillar look like little hairs. The condition is not serious and can be treated with better oral hygiene. In addition to smoking, it can be caused by certain medications and radiotherapy.
6. Despite popular belief, the different tastes are not unique to a certain region of the tongue.

Answer: True

It is a common myth that each part of the tongue is responsible for one of the five different tastes. This is not true and each of the five taste sensations can be tasted anywhere on the tongue. The five basic tastes are bitter, sour, sweet, salty and umami (a savory, beefy flavor). Each taste corresponds to its own receptor (which can be found on any part of the tongue).

The reason we taste more than just five flavors is because the different receptors react together causing taste combinations.
7. What is the proper name for the long groove that separates the tongue into two halves?

Answer: Median sulcus

The median sulcus typically does not run the full length of the tongue. It separates the tongue vertically into two halves. Other bodily organs also have a median sulcus that performs the same function. These organs include the medulla oblongata of the brain and the spinal cord.
8. What is the function of the tongue muscle called the genioglossus?

Answer: Sticking the tongue out of the mouth

The genioglossus allows you to stick your tongue out. It is sometimes called the safety muscle because sticking your tongue out expands your airways. A common cause of sleep apnea is contraction of the genioglossus. If the genioglossus contracts enough, it will obstruct your airway.
9. Which of the following is true regarding wrinkles on the tongue?

Answer: Your tongue can get wrinkles like your skin does as you age

Just like your skin and other parts of your body, your tongue may wrinkle with age. There are no adverse health problems caused by the wrinkles but one should always be diligent when brushing the wrinkles because bacteria may grow in the folds. There are other cause besides aging of tongue wrinkles. Generally speaking, poor oral hygiene and some medications can cause your tongue to wrinkle or even crack.
10. If your tongue has hills and valleys, what has happened?

Answer: Your taste buds have receded

Sometimes, taste buds shrink in size which makes your tongue look like it has small holes in it. The holes are nicknamed valleys because they look like depressions in a landscape. Hills and valleys are not painful or serious and often go away on their own. This condition is also sometimes called geographic tongue because of the terms used to describe it.
Source: Author Joepetz

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