Asked by Adison Presley on May 22, 2024
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The lips, cheek, and tongue all aid in ________.
A) speech and swallowing
B) mastication, speech, and swallowing
C) mastication and swallowing
D) mastication and sense of taste
E) deglutition and peristalsis
Mastication
The action of masticating food to ready it for swallowing and subsequent digestion.
- Understand the role of the tongue, cheeks, and lips in the process of mastication, swallowing, and speech.
Verified Answer
AK
Anand KumarMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The lips, cheek, and tongue all play crucial roles in mastication (chewing), speech, and swallowing, making them essential for these processes.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of the tongue, cheeks, and lips in the process of mastication, swallowing, and speech.