The Tongue Has All of These Functions EXCEPT ________

Question

The tongue has all of these functions EXCEPT ________.
A)taste food
B)shape food into a ball
C)secrete saliva
D)push food into the pharynx

Accepted Answer

The tongue does not secrete saliva; this function is performed by the salivary glands. The tongue is involved in tasting food, shaping food into a ball (bolus), and pushing food into the pharynx.