DEN 110 CH 30, 28, 31, 33 QUESTIONS
1. The action of the orbicularis oris is to close and compress the lips.- Answers -
True
2. Contraction of each of the following muscles forces food down toward the
esophagus EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?- Answers - Stylopharyngeal
muscle
3. The posterior faucial pillar is formed by the palatopharyngeal muscle. When
constricted, it depresses the pharynx and elevates the larynx.- Answers - The first
statement is true; the second statement is false.
4. The palatine glands are responsible for taste perception because they contain
special taste-enhancing cells.- Answers - NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.
5. During speech the soft palate moves both forward and backward. The back-
ward movement is accomplished by the levator veli palatini.- Answers - The first
statement is false; the second statement is true.
6. There is a major maxillary gland as well as several minor submaxillary glands.-
- Answers - False
7. The levator veli palatini elevates the posterior end of the soft palate. It joins
the tensor veli palatini in tensing the soft palate.- Answers - The first statement is true; the
second statement is false.
8. Which of the following is a function of saliva (Select all that apply.)?- Answers - -
Lubrication of the oral mucosa
- Breakdown of starches
- Aids in swallowing
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1. The action of the orbicularis oris is to close and compress the lips.- Answers -
True
2. Contraction of each of the following muscles forces food down toward the
esophagus EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?- Answers - Stylopharyngeal
muscle
3. The posterior faucial pillar is formed by the palatopharyngeal muscle. When
constricted, it depresses the pharynx and elevates the larynx.- Answers - The first
statement is true; the second statement is false.
4. The palatine glands are responsible for taste perception because they contain
special taste-enhancing cells.- Answers - NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.
5. During speech the soft palate moves both forward and backward. The back-
ward movement is accomplished by the levator veli palatini.- Answers - The first
statement is false; the second statement is true.
6. There is a major maxillary gland as well as several minor submaxillary glands.-
- Answers - False
7. The levator veli palatini elevates the posterior end of the soft palate. It joins
the tensor veli palatini in tensing the soft palate.- Answers - The first statement is true; the
second statement is false.
8. Which of the following is a function of saliva (Select all that apply.)?- Answers - -
Lubrication of the oral mucosa
- Breakdown of starches
- Aids in swallowing
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