Primary 4 Basic Science and Technology Flashcards: Parts of the Mouth and Their Functions

Question 1

Name three main parts found inside or around the mouth.

Accepted Answer

lips, tongue, and teeth

Question 2

What is the main function of the lips during eating?

Accepted Answer

to hold food inside the mouth

Question 3

The tongue moves food around for ____.

Accepted Answer

chewing

Question 4

Which part of the mouth detects taste?

Accepted Answer

the tongue

Question 5

Teeth help to break food into ____ pieces.

Accepted Answer

smaller

Question 6

The tongue mixes chewed food with ____.

Accepted Answer

saliva

Question 7

What does saliva do to dry food?

Accepted Answer

it moistens and softens it

Question 8

The lips help a person to form sounds when ____.

Accepted Answer

speaking

Question 9

Which mouth part helps push swallowed food backward?

Accepted Answer

the tongue

Question 10

Which part protects the entrance to the mouth: lips, tongue, molars, or gums?

Accepted Answer

lips

Question 11

The gums mainly help to ____ the teeth.

Accepted Answer

support

Question 12

What is the roof of the mouth called?

Accepted Answer

the palate

Question 13

The opening at the back of the mouth leads to the ____.

Accepted Answer

throat

Question 14

Why is chewing food important?

Accepted Answer

it makes food easier to swallow and digest

Question 15

Which is NOT a function of the tongue: tasting, moving food, mixing food, or cutting food?

Accepted Answer

cutting food

Question 16

The correct first action when eating solid food is to ____ it with the teeth.

Accepted Answer

bite and chew

Question 17

What helps the tongue recognise sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes?

Accepted Answer

taste buds

Question 18

Which is NOT a part of the mouth: lips, tongue, teeth, or nose?

Accepted Answer

nose

Question 19

What should be used to view one’s mouth safely during observation?

Accepted Answer

a clean mirror

Question 20

How do the lips and tongue work together in speech?

Accepted Answer

they shape sounds into words

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