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Structure of Digestive System

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helps in breaking down the food into smaller pieces.

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Tongue

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Saliva

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Teeth

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Solution

The correct option is C Teeth
The food in the mouth is broken down into smaller pieces the teeth. The teeth cuts and tears the food and makes it into small pieces.
The tongue helps in mixing the food with saliva. The saliva starts digesting the food.

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