Harrison loves to entertain his classmates with his strange talents. His newest "trick" is to roll his tongue into a tube shape. Which muscles are important for Harrison to perform this trick?

A) Intrinsic muscles of the tongue
B) Extrinsic muscles of the tongue
C) Buccinator
D) Both "Intrinsic muscles of the tongue" and "Buccinator" are correct.

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Jhanvi Rajgor · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The intrinsic muscles of the tongue are responsible for shaping the tongue, including rolling it into a tube. These muscles allow for the stretching, widening, and narrowing of the tongue, which are essential actions for performing such a trick.

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