Giraffe Jeopardy

Anatomy

100

It is the small protrusion from the surface of a Giraffe's tongue

What is the Lingual Torus?

200

This muscle helps Giraffes stick their tongue out of their mouth

What is the genioglossus muscle?

300

Pigmentation of the Giraffe's tongue occurs beneath this layer

What is the lingual epithelium?

Physiology

100

The sensation of touch on a Giraffe's tongue is possible through which 2 cranial nerves

What are the Facial and Glossopharyngeal nerves? 

200

Giraffes are incapable of this sensation using their tongue alone

What is taste?

300

Giraffes taste using this non-lingual structure

What is the vomeronasal organ?

Application

100

A Giraffe's tongue is ________; a term used to describe the ability of an appendage to grasp

What is prehensile? 

200

Damage to the transverse intrinsic muscle of a Giraffe tongue prevent it from doing this

What is elongation?

300

Damage to the glands secreting thickened mucous onto the Giraffe's tongue would prevent it from eating this plant

What are Acacia leaves?