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organs of the digest
Question | Answer |
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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 |