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The mouth is, in essence, the oragin of digestion. Your mouth mechanichally breaks down food by mashing it into a ball, or bolus. The starch in the food is then broken down into glucose (partially) by adding an enzyme called Amalase. Your mouth also helps you vocalize.
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∙ 10y agoThe main functions of the mouth include food and fluid intake, taste and sensory response to food, mastication (chewing), chemical digestion, swallowing, speech and respiration.
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∙ 11y agodigestive system function- chews up food and slightly breaks down food with saliva
respiratory system function- breathes in air
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∙ 11y agoit breaks food into small pieces before going in the esophagus.
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∙ 13y agoTO eat and communicat with other people
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∙ 11y agoto chew food and breathe air
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∙ 12y agoto slow blow
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∙ 12y agoTo suck it.
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What is the function of the Stensen's duct?
It delivers the saliva secreted by parotid glands to the mouth
What is the function of the orbicularis oris?
Closes the mouth and puckers the lips.
What is the function of the cilia near the mouth?
To filter out particles that are possibly harmful if allowed to reach your lungs.
What is alveolar gland and what's its function?
A secretory salivary gland referring to the esophagus or in the mouth.
What do the mucous membranes in your nose and mouth do?
The mucous membranes in the mouth and nose are physical barriers against infection. The membranes function to filter particles and microorganisms out of the air that is being inhaled.
What is the fucntion of the mouth?
what is the function of the mouth
What is the function of the mouth in an earthworms body?
Pretty much the same as the function of a mouth in your body.
What is the function of the mouth in a grasshopper?
the function of an mouth in an grasshopper is to suck up the food. hhahahaha
What are the function of a mouth gag?
to open mouth when patient is collapse
What digestive function can occur in the mouth?
Starch can be converted into sugars in the mouth.
What is the function of a mouth cavity in an earthworm?
Gives it a cavity in its mouth.
What you the function of the mouth on a worm?
to eat
Is the function of the lips?
The function of your lips is to help your mouth chew and close on food.
What is the function of lips?
The function of your lips is to help your mouth chew and close on food.
What function is performed in the mouth but not in the small intestine?
Chewing
What is the oral grooves function?
It directs food to the mouth.
What is the function pons?
it controls levels of pons
