Oral Cavity ( Mouth ) Flashcards

1
Q

The ——— is the first portion of the digestive tract (or alimentary canal).

A

mouth

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2
Q

It receives food and digests the food by chemical and mechanical means.

A

Mouth

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3
Q

Physical digestion involves the ———.

A

teeth

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4
Q

The digestion process begins in the ———.

A

mouth

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5
Q

It is the site of ingesting food.

A

Mouth

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6
Q

Food enters the body through the mouth, with the teeth, tongue, and salivary glands, both ——— occur.

A

mechanical and chemical digestion

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7
Q

is performed by the teeth.

A

Mastication, or chewing

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8
Q

Food is cut into smaller pieces so that it can digest easily.

A

Mastication, or chewing

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