Where does the process of food digestion start in human being?

Stomach

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Food canal

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Mouth

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Small intestine

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Mouth
Digestion of food starts in the mouth in humans. In the mouth masticated food gets mixed with saliva secreted by salivary gland. Saliva is a mixture of water, electrolytes, ptyalin enzyme (salivary amylase). The digestion of starch is initiated in the mouth due to the action of salivary amylase. Enzymatic hydrolysis helps in the partial breakdown of starch into maltose, isomaltose.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

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:
(a) stomach
(b) food pipe
(c) mouth
(d) small intestine

Join BYJU'S Learning Program