Asked by Shayla Truong on Jul 28, 2024

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What is the tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth called?

A) Uvula
B) Palate
C) Papillae
D) Frenulum

Frenulum

A small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body.

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Jentry SwiftJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The frenulum is a midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The uvula is the free projection hanging down from the middle of the soft palate. The palate is the arching roof of the mouth. Papillae are the rough, bumpy elevations on the tongue's dorsal surface. The uvula is the free projection hanging down from the middle of the soft palate. The palate is the arching roof of the mouth. Papillae are the rough, bumpy elevations on the tongue's dorsal surface. The frenulum is a midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth