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What is a soft mass of chemical chewed food ready to be swallowed?

A soft mass of chemical chewed food ready to be swallowed is called a bolus. The bolus is formed in the mouth during the process of chewing and mixing food with saliva to aid in swallowing and digestion.


What is mixed with chewed food to make it easier to swallow?

Mucin softens the food to allow it to slide down the oesophagous more easily


Is soft food bad for dogs?

Soft food is not bad for dogs, but they clean their teeth through the scraping action of hard food. If you feed your dog soft food, be ready to brush it's teeth once a week. OR... If brushing isn't practical, give them crunchy treats after the soft food. Durable chews (like rawhide) will also help scrape their teeth clean.


How do you spell used chewing gum?

chewed gum


How are locusts mouth parts adapted for its eating?

The locust The locust has biting-chewing mouthparts and mainly lives on leaves of plants. The mouthparts consist of: a) The labrum or upper lip in front covers and protects the other mouthparts. It prevents food from falling out the mouth. b) The two mandibles or hard upper jaws have sharp, serrated edges. They move side- ways and rasp of minute pieces of food which are grinded and chewed and swallowed c) The two maxillae or soft lower jaws are used to hold and to push the food into the mouth. The maxillary palps are sensitive and taste the food. d) The labium or lower lip at the back prevents food from falling out the mouth. The labial palps selects, taste and handle food.


Can you mix dry food with soft food?

no, no you can not


How do horses eat?

1. A Horse uses its lips and muzzle to gather food. 2.The incisor teeth bit it. (The food) 3.Tongue pushes food back to the molar teeth 4. Molar teeth grind food and mix it with saliva 5.Saliva warms food and starts digestion process 6.Tongue forms chewed food into a ball (Bolus) and pushes it to the back of the throat, (pharynx), ready to be swallowed. 7. Soft palate separates nasal cavity from the mouth and lifts it as the bolus is swallowed. 8. The windpipe (trachea) is closed and the bolus passes into the gullet (esophagus) 9.The peristalsis pushes the bolus down the windpipe. This is approximately 4-5 feet long. 10. The bolus passes through the chest, between the lungs and thought the diaphragm into the stomach.


What does the company Pit Stop sell?

Pit Stop is a full service fuel station. They offer gasoline, snacks, gum, ready to eat food, soft drinks, juices, self serve soft drink and coffee, as well as many other items.


When is an avocado ready to eat?

An avocado is ready to eat when it is slightly soft to the touch and the skin gives a little when pressed gently.


What does "al dente" mean in cooking and how does it affect the texture of the food being prepared?

"Al dente" is an Italian term used in cooking to describe pasta or vegetables that are cooked to be firm to the bite, with a slight resistance when chewed. This texture is achieved by cooking the food for a shorter amount of time than usual. It results in a more satisfying and enjoyable texture, as the food is not overly soft or mushy.


What do you do if your wife accidentally swallowed Soft Soap?

tell her to brush her teeth for 5 minutes and then have half of a huge glass full of lemon ade


What blocks off the nasal passage when swallowing?

The soft palate and uvula move upward and backward to close off the nasal passage when swallowing, preventing food or liquid from entering the nasal cavity. This action helps to direct the swallowed material down the esophagus and into the stomach.