Oral Cavity

Q. Transverse rugae are present in ___________.

1. hard palate
2. soft palate
3. tongue
4. epiglottis

Q. The tongue is attached to the floor of the oral cavity by

1. palatine tonsils
2. sphenoid
3. frenulum
4. pterygoid

Q. ______________consists of a group of lymphoid organs and acts as the first line of defence against the microbes entering through the oral and nasal passage.

1. Pharynx
2. Waldeyer’s ring
3. Mouth
4. Oesophagus

Q. The anterior portion of the roof of the buccal cavity is called ______________.

1. hard palate
2. soft palate
3. rugae and uvula
4. none of the above

Q. The cells which secrete tooth enamel are known as

1. ameloblast
2. osteoclasts
3. odontoblast
4. osteoblast

Q. Mastication is the process of _______________________.

1. mixing of saliva with food only
2. chewing of food only
3. chewing of food and mixing of saliva with the help of tongue and teeth
4. none of the above

Q. Transverse rugae are present in_______________

1. hard palate
2. soft palate
3. tongue
4. epiglottis