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Q. Which of the following structure(s) help in the mastication and mixing up the food throughly?

Digestion and Absorption

Solution:

• The process of digestion is accomplished by mechanical and chemical processes.
• The buccal cavity performs two major functions, mastication of food and facilitation of swallowing.
• The teeth and the tongue with the help of saliva masticate and mix up the food throughly.
• Mucus in saliva helps in lubricating and adhering the masticated food particles into a bolus.