The Mouth Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are tastebuds?
A
Organs of gustation, also present elsewhere in the oral cavity
2
Q
What is the soft palate?
A
Comprised of 5 muscles, plays an essential role in breathing, phonation, swallowing
3
Q
What is the hard palate?
A
Separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavities. Allows for proper phonation and articulation, breathing, and chewing
