Question

Which part of the digestive system physically digests the food?

Answer 1

Physical digestion of food:

1. Physical digestion of food is done by activities like biting, chewing, etc.
2. It starts in the oral cavity of the body which is the mouth.
3. In the oral cavity with the help of teeth food particles are broken down into smaller ones.
4. This physical digestion helps in the easier swallowing of food through the esophagus.
5. It makes food easier for chemical digestion in the stomach.
6. Thus, the oral cavity is the part of the digestive system that physically digests food.