Question

What happens to the food in the mouth?

Answer 1

Processing of food in the mouth:

1. Mastication of food and facilitation of swallowing are two main functions of the mouth.
2. The teeth and tongue masticate and fully combine the meal with the help of saliva.
3. Saliva mucus aids in the lubrication and adhesion of masticated food particles into a bolus, which is then transported to the pharynx.