HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Smelling and Tasting
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Chewing and assisting with swallowing
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Breathing and Tasting
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -When we chew, the tongue and the cheeks work together to constantly move the food between the teeth so that it can be chewed. The tongue presses the crushed food against the palate and moves this bolus, which is then ready to be swallowed, to the throat.
Detailed explanation-2: -A digestive organ, your tongue moves food around your mouth to help you chew and swallow. It also helps you make different sounds so you can speak and form words clearly. Your tongue helps keep your airway open so you can breathe properly, too.
Detailed explanation-3: -1: Tasting. The tongue is best known for providing a sense of taste. 2: Chewing. Scientifically known as mastication, chewing is the act of breaking down food with saliva. 3: Swallowing. 4: Speech and Sound Formation. 26-May-2022