Which of the following would inhibit normal movements of the tongue?
A) Swollen lips
B) Lingual frenulum extending to tip of tongue
C) Decrease in number of taste buds
D) Loss of all teeth
E) Swollen tonsils

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The lingual frenulum is a fold of mucous membrane that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. If it extends to the tip of the tongue, it can restrict tongue movement, a condition known as ankyloglossia or "tongue-tie."

Which of the Following Would Inhibit Normal Movements of the Tongue