Question

In the buccal cavity, food is broken down by the teeth of

• A. Upper jaw only
• B. Lower jaw only
• C. Both A and B
• D. Tongue

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both A and B

The tongue is a muscular structure that cannot break down food. The food is broken down by the teeth of the upper jaw and lower jaw. Teeth is a hard part of the mouth that has a hard chewing surface covering made up of an enamel which helps in the mastication of food.

So the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.