Functions of the tongue include
A) sensory analysis of food.
B) production of salivary antibodies such as IgA.
C) production of salivary amylase.
D) absorption of nutrients.
E) secretion of buffers and mucus.

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The tongue contains taste buds that allow for sensory analysis of food. It helps us distinguish between different tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The other options are not functions of the tongue, as salivary antibodies are produced by the salivary glands, salivary amylase is produced by the salivary glands and pancreas, absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine, and buffers and mucus are secreted by the salivary glands.

Functions of the Tongue Include