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Which structure of the mouth contains intrinsic and extrinsic muscles and what are their functions?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Structure**: The structure of the mouth that contains both intrinsic and extrinsic muscles is the **tongue**. 2. **Intrinsic Muscles**: - **Location**: Intrinsic muscles are located **inside** the tongue. - **Function**: The primary function of intrinsic muscles is to **change the shape of the tongue**. This allows for various movements such as curling, flattening, and elongating the tongue. ...
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