Which of these processes occurs in the mouth?
Ingestion
Mechanical digestion
Chemical digestion
All of the above
All of these processes occur in the mouth. Ingestion involves taking food into the mouth, mechanical digestion includes the physical breakdown of food through chewing and mixing with saliva, and chemical digestion begins with the action of enzymes in saliva, such as amylase, which starts to break down carbohydrates.
What is the primary function of saliva?
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
What is the function of the esophagus?
Which organ is primarily responsible for water absorption?
What type of digestion occurs when food is broken down by chewing?
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