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What is the space where food is chewed and mixed with saliva called?
What is the space where food is chewed and mixed with saliva called?
The mouth, or the oral cavity
What forms the front limits of the mouth?
What forms the front limits of the mouth?
The upper and lower lips
What are the two functions that the lips help with?
What are the two functions that the lips help with?
- Tasting
- Sucking (correct)
- Closing the mouth (correct)
- Breathing
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Oral Cavity
Oral Cavity
The area where food is chewed and mixed with saliva.
Upper Lips
Upper Lips
The border at the top front of the mouth.
Lower Lips
Lower Lips
The border at the bottom front of the mouth.
Function of Lips
Function of Lips
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Mouth Closure
Mouth Closure
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Sucking
Sucking
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Role of Saliva
Role of Saliva
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Chewing Process
Chewing Process
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Food Mixing
Food Mixing
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Digestion Start Point
Digestion Start Point
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Study Notes
Oral Cavity
- The oral cavity is where food is chewed and mixed with saliva.
- The boundaries of the oral cavity are the upper and lower lips.
- Lips aid in closing the mouth and sucking.
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