Question 2 (b)
Mark (T) if the statement is true and (F) if it is false:
(b) The tongue helps in mixing food with saliva.

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Solution

The given statement is true.
The tongue helps in mixing food with saliva. It mixes the food with saliva while chewing and helps in swallowing food. The tongue is a fleshy muscular organ. It is located at the back to the floor of the buccal cavity. It also helps in tasting the food due to the presence of taste buds.

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