Oral Cavity ( Mouth ) Flashcards
1
Q
The ——— is the first portion of the digestive tract (or alimentary canal).
A
mouth
2
Q
It receives food and digests the food by chemical and mechanical means.
A
Mouth
3
Q
Physical digestion involves the ———.
A
teeth
4
Q
The digestion process begins in the ———.
A
mouth
5
Q
It is the site of ingesting food.
A
Mouth
6
Q
Food enters the body through the mouth, with the teeth, tongue, and salivary glands, both ——— occur.
A
mechanical and chemical digestion
7
Q
is performed by the teeth.
A
Mastication, or chewing
8
Q
Food is cut into smaller pieces so that it can digest easily.
A
Mastication, or chewing