The space between the cheeks or lips and the teeth is called the
A) pharynx.
B) larynx.
C) epiglottis.
D) vestibule.
E) cheek.

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The space between the cheeks or lips and the teeth is referred to as the vestibule. This is the area where food is initially chewed and mixed with saliva before being swallowed. The pharynx, larynx, and epiglottis are all parts of the throat and respiratory system, but they do not specifically refer to the space between the cheeks and teeth.

The Space Between the Cheeks or Lips and the Teeth