Which part of the alimentary canal is involved in the chewing of food?
A
Buccal cavity
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B
Oesophagus
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C
Rectum
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D
Gall bladder
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Solution
The correct option is A Buccal cavity The buccal cavity, also called the mouth cavity, houses the tongue and the teeth. The teeth help in mastication or chewing and the tongue helps in the movement and mixing of food inside the mouth and swallowing.