Digestive System Quiz

What is another name for the mouth?

• Nasal cavity

• Oral cavity

• Pharyngeal cavity

• Laryngeal cavity

Which part of the tongue is responsible for taste?

• The lingular frenulum

• The body

• The root

• The tip

How many baby teeth does a person typically have?

• 22

• 24

• 18

• 20

Which type of teeth are known for cutting?

• Canines

• Incisors

• Molars

• Premolars

What is the function of the crown of a tooth?

• To connect the tooth to the jawbone

• To chew and grind food

• To protect the root

• To anchor the tooth in the gum

What is the occlusal surface?

• The surface that connects to the jawbone

• The surface of the tooth that is visible

• The surface of the tooth that is below the gum

• The surface where teeth come together

What is mastication?

• The process of tasting

• The process of chewing

• The process of speaking

• The process of swallowing

What is the primary role of saliva in digestion?

• To break down proteins

• To moisten food and begin starch digestion

• To absorb nutrients

• To neutralize stomach acid

Which gland is located in front of the earlobes?

• Parotid gland

• Sublingual gland

• Submandibular gland

• Thyroid gland

What is the function of the sublingual gland?

• To produce saliva

• To produce hormones

• To produce enzymes

• To produce bile