Where does food first start digesting in the human body?

Stomach

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Mouth

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Large intestine

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Small intestine

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Solution

The correct option is B Mouth
Digestion process starts from mouth. Saliva moistens the food particles, making it easy to swallow.
Then the food moves on to the stomach through the oesophagus, then the small intestine and finally the large intestine.

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