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The main job of the mouth is what?
the definition of mouth is opening through which food enters the digestive system of an organism
What is the opening of the digestive system?
The mouth is the opening through which food enters the body. From the mouth, food moves to the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and rectum before the undigested solid food waste exits at the anus.
What is the function for your teeth?
to chew the food that enters through your mouth thaaaaaaaa to chew the food that enters through your mouth thaaaaaaaa
What must happen for an allergic reaction to occur?
To get an allergic reaction you must be allergic to this food. If it enters the mouth,eyes, nose or any place that has an opening you will get the reaction.
What is it called when food enters the oral cavity?
The opening between the mouth and the esophagus is called the pharynx.
What is the common opening for the food pipe and windpipe?
The mouth is the common opening for the food pipe and windpipe.
Where does food break down?
Food begins to break down as soon as it enters your mouth.
What is chewing reflex?
it is the reflex initiated by food entering the mouth. 1. food enters mouth and lower jaw drops open 2. opening of lower jaw initiates a strecth reflex in muscle that are responsible for chewing 3. strecth reflex causes contraction of these muscles and mouth closes. 4. one cycle of chewing is complete (i.e. opening and closing of mouth) 5. this process repeats until swallowing reflex is initiated
Exactly when does digestion begin?
As soon as the food or drink enters your mouth
What is the study of what happens to food once it enters the mouth?
Nutrition Science
How does a puffin obtain its food?
By opening its mouth and consuming it!
What does the pharynx do in earth worm?
Food such as soil enters the earthworm's mouth where it is swallowed by the pharynx.
