mouth

Question 1

Why does the mouth contain teeth

Answer 1

break down the food increase surface area to volume ratio more enzymes can act on it at once

Question 2

What enzyme does the mouth(salivary glands contain

Answer 2

amylase which hydrolyses starch in maltose

Question 3

Food is shaped into a ………. by the tongue and why is it lubricated by saliva ………..

Answer 3

bolus ball

swallowed easier