Food in the mouth is broken down into small pieces by

tongue

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lips

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teeth

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saliva

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teeth

Teeth help in breaking of food into small pieces in the mouth so that it can be absorbed and digested easily. The various types of teeth such as incisors, canines, pre-molars and molars help break down the food into small and simple pieces which are then digested in the stomach.

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