10 Questions
Which substance is secreted by the salivary glands to aid in the digestion of food?
Saliva
What is the purpose of crushing food with our teeth?
To process the food for digestion
What is the role of enzymes in the digestion process?
To break down complex molecules
What is the function of the muscular tongue during chewing?
To mix the food with saliva
What happens when we eat something we like?
The mouth waters
Which substance is responsible for making the passage of food smooth through the digestive tract?
Saliva
What is the function of salivary amylase in the digestion process?
To break down complex molecules into smaller ones
What is the role of the muscular tongue during chewing?
To crush the food into smaller particles
What is the purpose of crushing the food with our teeth?
To generate particles of the same texture
What is the function of enzymes in the digestion process?
To break down complex molecules into smaller ones
Test your knowledge of the digestive system and the role of saliva in the process of eating. Learn about the importance of crushing food with our teeth and why our mouth waters when we eat something we like.
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