Functions of the Tongue Include All of the Following, except

question 71

Multiple Choice

Functions of the tongue include all of the following, except

• A) mechanical processing of food.
• B) partitioning the oropharynx from the nasopharynx.
• C) manipulation of food.
• D) aiding in speech.
• E) sensory analysis of food.

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Definitions:

Transmitter-Deactivating

A process or mechanism by which the activity of neurotransmitters is halted or diminished, effectively stopping their signal transmission in the nervous system.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where information is transmitted through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.

Brain Bases

The fundamental neurological structures and functions that underlie and support cognitive, affective, and behavioral processes.

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or normal by society.