Anatomy Questions

The primary function of the small intestine is to.....

What connects the tooth to its periodontal ligament and then the jaw bone?

____ ____ are found along the sides of papillae

Swallowing is divided into ____ stages

How many teeth replace the original 20?

The surface of the tongue contains _____ which provide friction for moving food in the mouth.

The uterine tubes contain _____ that draw the egg and help it move throughout the tube

_____ _____are associated with the palate and protect the body against infection

How many teeth do children have originally?

What is the roof of the oral cavity called

The _______ glands are located on the floor of the mouth and secrete a viscous fluid (serous and mucous)

Teeth aid in _____ digestion by breaking foods into smaller pieces

____ is the process of releasing an egg from the ovaries (usually once a month)

What cavity of the tooth consists of blood vessels and nerves?

Under the enamel of a tooth is ____ that is a substance harder than bone

The ______ is the posterior projection of the soft palate and functions to close off the nasal cavity during swallowing

______ normally occurs at the uterine tubes

What attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?

The crown of a tooth is covered by ____ which consists of calcium salts and is the hardest substance in the body

How many major pairs of salivary glands are there?