Functions of the tongue include
A) mechanical processing of food.
B) manipulation of food.
C) sensory analysis of food.
D) A and B only
E) all of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tongue is instrumental in all three functions listed: mechanical processing by grinding food and mixing it with saliva, manipulation by moving the food around in the mouth to aid in chewing, and sensory analysis by detecting taste, temperature, and texture of food. Therefore, option E, all of the above, is the correct answer.

Functions of the Tongue Include