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What is the main function of the oral cavity in the process of digestion?
What is the main function of the oral cavity in the process of digestion?
Which glands are NOT directly associated with the alimentary canal in the human digestive system?
Which glands are NOT directly associated with the alimentary canal in the human digestive system?
Why is chewing or mastication important in the process of digestion according to the text?
Why is chewing or mastication important in the process of digestion according to the text?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the chemical digestion of food?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the chemical digestion of food?
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What purpose do the senses of smell and vision serve in the oral cavity during digestion?
What purpose do the senses of smell and vision serve in the oral cavity during digestion?
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Which organ secretes enzymes that aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
Which organ secretes enzymes that aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
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What would happen if food pieces were not ground down in the oral cavity before entering the oesophagus?
What would happen if food pieces were not ground down in the oral cavity before entering the oesophagus?
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What does the main tube of human digestive system consist of?
What does the main tube of human digestive system consist of?
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What would happen if enzymes could act on large pieces of food without chewing or grinding?
What would happen if enzymes could act on large pieces of food without chewing or grinding?
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