Question

Explain the role of mouth in digestion of food.

NCERT Class X
Science - Exemplar Problems

Chapter_Life Processes

Answer 1

digestion starts in mouth . the salivary gland adds salivary amylase to the food to make is watery so that it can easily pass through the canal [oesophagus] . also convert  food [starch ] into the sugar .

Answer 2

the mouth plays a vital role as the teeth inside it help in breaking down of food particles that makes it easier for digestion
salivary glands present in the mouth help in secretion of saliva that helps to swallow food easily