What are the three main organs of the upper alimentary canal?

Mouth, Esophagus and Pharynx Check in

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Lynda Chikwendu
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus
Liver, pancreas, gallbladder
Lungs, heart, kidneys
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which muscle regulates what comes in and goes out of the mouth?
Orbicularis oris
Buccinator
Palatoglossus
Genioglossus
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the uvula?
To aid in swallowing
To produce saliva
To protect the pharynx
To prevent food from entering the nasal cavity
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which muscle is responsible for raising the tongue?
Palatoglossus
Hyoglossus
Styloglossus
Genioglossus
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of salivary amylase?
Breakdown of proteins
Breakdown of carbohydrates
Breakdown of fats
Breakdown of nucleic acids
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which salivary gland secretes a watery solution containing salivary amylase?
Submandibular gland
Sublingual gland
Parotid gland
Labial gland
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of saliva in the mouth?
To lubricate food
To initiate chemical breakdown of carbohydrates
To protect against microbes
All of the above
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