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organs of the digest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bonelike substance beneath tooth enamel | dentin |
| smallest of major salivary glands | sublingual gland |
| tooth specialized for grinding | molar |
| chamber between tongue and palate | oral cavity |
| projections on tongue surface | papillae |
| cone-shaped projection of soft palate | uvula |
| secretes the digestive enzymes in saliva | serous cell |
| attaches tooth to jaw | periodontal ligament |
| chisel-shaped tooth | incisor |
| roof of oral cavity | palate |
| space between the teeth, cheeks, and lips | vestivule |
| anchors tongue to floor of mouth | frenulum(lingual) |
| lymphatic tissue in posterior wall of pharynx near auditory tubes | adenoids (pharyngeal tonsils) |
| portion of tooth projecting beyond gum | crown |
| splits starch into disaccharides | amylase |