Parts of the Tongue

the __________ is located inside the mouth or buccal cavity. these parts are the sides, tip, back and surface.

• eyes

• tongue

the rough surface of the tongue is covered with _________. these are the parts that really taste food.

• taste buds

• nerve cell

these taste buds are connected by ___________ to your brain.

• nerve cells

• olfactory nerves

this helps to detect and bring signals to the brain. because of these, all parts of the tongue can detect the different taste.

• olfactory nerve

• nerve cells

aside from the tongue, the mouth also contains the _______. these are used for biting and chewing the food the we eat.

• teeth

• tongue

__________ is good for the teeth. eat enough food rich in calcium like milk, cheese, and leafy vegetable.

• vitamin c

• calcium

Brush your teeth after every meal.

• true

• false

floss your teeth at least twice a day and always before sleeping.

• true

• false

lightly brush your tongue and then clean it with water to avoid the build-up of bacteria.

• true

• false

visit the doctor at least once a year.

• true

• false