Question

Explain the role of buccal Cavity in the digestion of food.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Digestion of carbohydrate occurs in the buccal cavity. When the ingest, teeth in buccal cavitychew the food particles and tongue mix thefood and saliva from the salivary gland. Thisfood paste is called as a bolus. Saliva contains salivary amylase enzyme that converts complex carbohydrate in a simpler form.

Answer 2

Answer:

The buccal cavity contains teeth, tongue and salivary glands. the teeth cut the food into smal pieces and grind it. The salivary glands secrete a watery juice called Saliva. and the tongue helps in mixing of saliva with the food.