Question

question 28
1 pts
the flap of tissue suspended from the midpoint of the posterior border of the soft palate is
the:
fauces.
frenulum.
uvula.
gingiva.
question 29
1 pts
the right angle between the transverse colon and the ascending colon is the:
costal angle.
hepatic flexure.
left colonic bend.
splenic flexure.
question 30
1 pts
the type of tissue designed for absorption and secretion found throughout much of the gl
tract is_____epithelium.
simple columnar
stratified squamous
simple squamous
pseudostratified

Explanation:

Question 28

To solve this, we recall anatomical structures: The uvula is the flap of tissue hanging from the soft palate's posterior border. Fauces are the throat opening, frenulum (e.g., of tongue) is a different fold, and gingiva is gum tissue.

Anatomically, the hepatic flexure (right colic flexure) is the right - angled bend between the transverse and ascending colon. Costal angle is related to ribs, left colonic bend is splenic flexure (between transverse and descending colon).

Simple columnar epithelium is specialized for absorption and secretion, found in GI tract (stomach, intestines). Stratified squamous is for protection, simple squamous for diffusion, pseudostratified for respiratory tract.

Answer:

C. uvula

Question 29