Tongue

What are the bumps on the top of your tongue called?

• Papillae

• Microvilli

• Frenulum

• Goosebumps

Papillae contain:

• Saliva glands

• Lingual tonsils

• Taste buds

• Lymph nodes

What substance in the mouth helps break down food?

• Oil

• Keratin

• Saliva

• Acid

Could you swallow your tongue?

• Yes

• No

This is the thin membrane that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth:

• Septum

• Barrier Reef

• Frenulum

• Lingual wall

The lingual tonsil, the palatine tonsils, and the adenoids are part of a bigger system that:

• Fights crime

• Fights infection

• Helps you sing

• Allows you to breathe

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Your tongue and your ______ help you taste food.

• Teeth

• Lips

• Frenulum

• Nose

The back section of your tongue contains something called the ______tonsil, which is part of the immune system.

• Super

• Tonsillitis

• Lingual

• Tiny

You were born with about _________ taste buds.

• 10 million

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 20

What tiny hairs send messages to the brain that help identify tastes?

• Cilia

• Taste buds

• Microvilli

• Mustache