Question

solid foods are broken down in the mouth. explain how this aids digestion

Answer 1

Answer:

Digestion works by moving food through the GI tract. Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing and ends in the small intestine. As food passes through the GI tract, it mixes with digestive juices, causing large molecules of food to break down into smaller molecules.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Food is chewed by teeth and moistened by saliva secreted from the salivary glands. Enzymes in the saliva begin to digest starches and fats. With the help of the tongue, the resulting bolus is moved into the esophagus/food pipe by swallowing. The extensive chemical process of digestion begins in the mouth. And it helps in digestion.

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