Movement of food from mouth to stomach is an active process.

True

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False

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The correct option is A True
Movement of food from mouth to stomach takes place through an active process called peristalsis. It is an active process because it requires energy. Wave like contraction and relaxation is produced in the oesophagus which pushes the food into the stomach.

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Explain the process of digestion of food in mouth, stomach and small intestine in human body.

The process of digestion of food in humans begins in:
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