Question

which of the following would inhibit normal movements of the tongue?
multiple choice
swollen lips
decrease in number of taste buds
lingual frenulum extending to tip of tongue
loss of all teeth
swollen tonsils

Explanation:

The lingual frenulum is a fold of mucous membrane that helps anchor the tongue. If it extends too far (like to the tip of the tongue, a condition called ankyloglossia), it restricts tongue movement. Swollen lips affect lip - related functions (like closing the mouth for suction during breastfeeding in infants or forming certain lip - based speech sounds), not tongue movement. A decrease in taste buds affects the sense of taste, not movement. Loss of all teeth impacts chewing and some speech sounds related to tooth - tongue interaction (like “th” sounds), but not the fundamental movement of the tongue. Swollen tonsils can cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, but not direct inhibition of tongue movement.

Answer:

Lingual frenulum extending to tip of tongue