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How did the saliva helps in swallowing?
It adds moisture / lubricates the food
How does mucus affect food in the digestive system?
mucus lubricates the food as it passes down the oesophagus (gullet).
Does saliva soften food?
Saliva breaks down your food as you chew, softening it and making it smaller. It also lubricates the esophagus.
What lubricates the chewed food?
Saliva lubricates chewed food, aiding in the formation of a cohesive bolus that can be easily swallowed. It contains water, mucus, and enzymes, which help break down food and facilitate digestion. The mucus in saliva specifically provides the necessary moisture and smoothness for easy passage through the esophagus.
The function of the salivary gland?
It releases a juice called saliva which lubricates the food and aids in partial digestion of starch.
What part of digestive system that softens the food?
the saliva softens and lubricates the food you digest.
What lubricates a cavity?
A fluid called synovial fluid lubricates the joint when it is moved.
What lubricates a joint cavity?
A fluid called synovial fluid lubricates the joint when it is moved.
What happens to the food you eat in the mouth?
In the mouth, where digestion begins, food is reduced to smaller pieces by the teeth, increasing its surface area. The saliva begins the chemical break-down of the food and lubricates it for easier swallowing.
Describe the role of teeth in increasing the surface area of food?
Broken up by the teeth and mixed with saliva, which lubricates it so its easier to swallow.
What lubricates a motor?
oil
What does baby oil do?
lubricates
