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The mix of food and saliva made in the mouth is called a bolus.

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The tongue pushes food into a round lump called what?

The tongue pushes food into a round lump called a bolus before swallowing. The bolus is a compacted mixture of food and saliva that is easier to swallow and digest.


What is it called when food is going down the esophagus?

The chewed up lump of food is known as a bolus.


What is the lump where the tonsils used to be?

The lump where the tonsils used to be is often a result of scar tissue or healing after the tonsils have been removed. This lump should gradually reduce in size as the healing process progresses. If there are concerns about the lump or if it becomes painful, it is best to consult with a healthcare provider for further evaluation.


What is another body system that helps the digestion system?

Nervous system is another system that helps in digestion system. By sight or smell of food, saliva is secreted, which helps in mastication, by lubricating the food being masticated. Also secretes the enzyme needed for digestion of carbohydrates. It increases the gastric as well as intestinal secretions and rate of peristalsis and relaxation of spinctures via tenth cranial nerve stimulation. Here Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter. It also increases the blood supply of the gastrointestinal system.


How many cells does a lump in the breast contain?

The number of cells in a lump in the breast can vary greatly depending on the size and type of lump. Some lumps may contain a few cells, while others can contain millions of cells. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and diagnosis of any breast lump.

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The tongue pushes food into a round lump called what?

The tongue pushes food into a round lump called a bolus before swallowing. The bolus is a compacted mixture of food and saliva that is easier to swallow and digest.


What is the round lump that the food is pushed by the tongue?

It is called the Bolus


What is a lump of chewed food called?

A chewed up lump of food is called a bolus. A bolus can be made up of any kind of food, and it is a combination of the food that was eaten and saliva.


What makes food into a small lump called a bolus?

Food is transformed into a small lump called a bolus through the process of chewing and mixing it with saliva in the mouth. The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food in the mouth helps form the bolus, which is then swallowed and passes through the esophagus into the stomach where further digestion occurs.


The teeth are extremely important in mechanical digestion?

Teeth are extremely important in mechanical digestion of food. It is very difficult to digest the large pieces of food. Only properly masticated food is easily digested. You do not have other organs, which can grind food like your teeth do. Nature has made teeth very hard for this function.


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