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Food is converted into soft moist balls in the mouth called _____.

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bolus
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saliva
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balls
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particles
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Solution

The correct option is A bolus
  • Food in the mouth is chewed and mixed with saliva with the help of teeth and tongue.
  • This converts it into a soft moist ball known as bolus that is passed through oesophagus to the stomach.

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