Process of chewing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process of chewing
A
Movement of the lower jaw and teeth
2
Q
Which teeth contribute the most to mech digestion
A
premolars and molars (grind food into smaller pieces )
3
Q
Why is a bigger surface area of food better
A
the bigger area allows for move enzymes to act on the food for chem digestion
4
Q
How does the tongue aid in chewing
A
Pushes food between teeth for chewing
