Question

A bolus is

• A. a mass of crushed food moistened with saliva
• B. the semisolid material resulting from partial digestion in the stomach
• C. the milky emulsified fa t absorbed from small intestine
• D. indigestible materials that help in movement and absorption of food

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In the mouth, saliva moistens and lubricates the food and chewing (by teeth) breaks the food into smaller pieces. This semi-solid food is moulded into a ball known as bolus by tongue and is pushed into the oesophagus via pharynx