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What tastes food and moves it around in the mouth to be broken down by the teeth and saliva?
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∙ 12y ago
Food moves from the mouth to the stomach through the esophagus. A combination of gravity and small muscles in the esophagus causes the food to move.
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How is food broken down in the mouth?
Saliva
In what system is food chewed and broken down by saliva?
mouth
What two things help food to be broken up in the mouth?
teeth and saliva
How saliva in your mouth help us to swallow food?
i saliva does not reach the stomach, it gets broken down in the esophagus!
What causes wet fur around a dog's mouth?
Saliva.
What do carbohydrates interact with and what happens to them?
Mostly carbohydrates are broken down in the mouth by an enzyme in saliva called ameilies.
When you chew what is squirted into your mouth?
saliva squrited in your mouth when you chew.
What if your dog has foam around the mouth after drinking water?
Foaming around the mouth after drinking water can be normal for some dogs, especially if they drink quickly or vigorously. It could also be a sign of excitement or excess saliva production. However, if the foaming is persistent, accompanied by other symptoms like lethargy or difficulty breathing, it is best to consult a veterinarian to rule out any underlying health issues.
Where is the first site of digestion in the human body?
The mouth is the first site of digestion in the human body. In the mouth food is broken down mechanically by the jaw and chemically by saliva.
Where would you find your saliva?
You will find saliva in your mouth as you have saliva glads there.
What makes the food soofter in your mouth saliva?
saliva
What is the acid in your mouth called?
Saliva
