The palate
A) separates the nasal cavity from the mouth.
B) consists of a hard palate and a soft palate.
C) is a point of attachment for tongue muscles.
D) is formed by the palatine and sphenoid bones.
E) both separates the nasal cavity from the mouth and consists of a hard palate and a soft palate.

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The palate separates the nasal cavity from the mouth and consists of a hard palate (formed by the palatine and maxillary bones) and a soft palate (formed by muscles and connective tissue). Additionally, the palate is a point of attachment for tongue muscles. Therefore, choice E is the best answer as it includes all of these statements.

The Palate