Anatomy
It is the small protrusion from the surface of a Giraffe's tongue
What is the Lingual Torus?
The sensation of touch on a Giraffe's tongue is possible through which 2 cranial nerves
What are the Facial and Glossopharyngeal nerves?
A Giraffe's tongue is ________; a term used to describe the ability of an appendage to grasp
What is prehensile?
What is the genioglossus muscle?
Giraffes are incapable of this sensation using their tongue alone
What is taste?
Damage to the transverse intrinsic muscle of a Giraffe tongue prevent it from doing this
What is elongation?
Pigmentation of the Giraffe's tongue occurs beneath this layer
What is the lingual epithelium?
Giraffes taste using this non-lingual structure
What is the vomeronasal organ?
Damage to the glands secreting thickened mucous onto the Giraffe's tongue would prevent it from eating this plant
What are Acacia leaves?