Which of the Following Refers to the Roof of the Mouth

Question

Which of the following refers to the roof of the mouth?
A) Uvula
B) Tonsil
C) Frenulum
D) Palate

Accepted Answer

The palate refers to the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities. The uvula is a small fleshy structure hanging from the back of the soft palate, the tonsil is a lymphoid tissue located in the back of the throat, and the frenulum is a small fold of tissue that connects two larger structures, such as under the tongue or between the lips and gums.