The apex of the tongue helps to move food around in your mouth. It is also used in kissing.
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The apex of the tongue is responsible for taste perception and manipulation of food during chewing and swallowing. It also helps in speech articulation by aiding in the pronunciation of specific sounds.
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The flap of cartilage behind the tongue is called the epiglottis. Its main function is to cover the trachea (windpipe) during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the airway.
Teeth are used for biting, chewing, and grinding food into smaller pieces to aid in digestion. The tongue helps to move food around the mouth, mix it with saliva, and push it back towards the teeth for chewing. It also plays a role in speech and taste perception.
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The epiglottis is a flap of elastic cartilage located at the base of the tongue. Its main function is to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing by covering the opening of the larynx.