Name the part in the buccal cavity which helps in digestion

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Buccal cavity:
The buccal cavity mainly comprises the primary organ of the digestive system including the teeth, tongue and salivary glands.
The mouth is an opening through which the food is taken inside the body.
It is bounded by lips and its inner parts consist of the cheeks, tongue, upper jaw and lower jaw.

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