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  • The posterior end of the soft palate ends in a conical flap-like structure called   Option: 1 Rugae

The posterior end of the soft palate ends in a conical flap-like structure called 

 

Option: 1

Rugae


Option: 2

Uvula


Option: 3

Palatine tonsil


Option: 4

Labia 

 


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  • The palate is a hard structure that forms the roof of the buccal cavity. 
  • It bears transverse ridges called rugae. 
  • The posterior part of the hard palate is smooth and fleshy. It is called the soft palate. 
  • The posterior end of the soft palate ends in a conical flap-like structure called uvula. 
  • Uvula cuts off the upper nasal part of the pharynx from the oral part of the pharynx during swallowing.

 

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The posterior end of the soft palate ends in a conical flap-like structure called uvula. Hence, the correct answer is option b.

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