Anatomy of Nose and Mouth Quiz

What is the primary function of the nasal cavity?

• To filter and humidify the air we breathe

• To produce saliva

• To aid in digestion

• To store food

Which of the following is a function of the sinuses?

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To lighten the weight of the skull

• To store oxygen

• To produce red blood cells

Which structure forms the upper jaw in the human skull?

• Mandible

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic bone

• Nasal bone

What is the primary role of the mandible?

• To support the nasal cavity

• To form the lower jaw and aid in chewing

• To protect the brain

• To connect the ears

Which of the following is NOT a component of the oral cavity?

• Tongue

• Teeth

• Sinuses

• Palate

What type of teeth are primarily used for grinding food?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars

Which part of the nasal cavity divides the external nose into right & left halves?

• Nasal septum

• Olfactory epithelium

• Nasal conchae

• Nasal vestibule

What is the function of the maxillary sinus?

• To aid in the sense of taste

• To produce mucus that drains into the nasal cavity

• To support the teeth

• To assist in hearing

How many teeth do adults have?

• 22

• 45

• 32

• 15

Label the tooth

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

Enamel

Bone

Nerve

Cementum

Pulp

Gum

Dentine

Blood Vessels