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Digestive System and Saliva

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Which substance is secreted by the salivary glands to aid in the digestion of food?

Starch
Water
Enzymes
Saliva (correct)

What is the purpose of crushing food with our teeth?

To generate particles of different sizes
To make the food wet
To process the food for digestion (correct)
To make the food smooth

What is the role of enzymes in the digestion process?

To make the food wet
To generate small particles
To aid in the absorption of food
To break down complex molecules (correct)

What is the function of the muscular tongue during chewing?

To mix the food with saliva (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when we eat something we like?

The mouth waters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is responsible for making the passage of food smooth through the digestive tract?

Saliva (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of salivary amylase in the digestion process?

To break down complex molecules into smaller ones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the muscular tongue during chewing?

To crush the food into smaller particles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of crushing the food with our teeth?

To generate particles of the same texture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of enzymes in the digestion process?