Which of These Statements About the Tongue Is false

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the tongue is false?

• A) dorsal surface covered with papillae
• B) secretes lingual lipase
• C) composed of large extrinsic and small intrinsic muscles
• D) lingual frenulum attaches ventral surface to floor of oral cavity
• E) secretes salivary amylase

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