MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
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Question
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What type of digestion happens in the mouth?
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Mechanical only
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Chemical only
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Both mechanical and chemical
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mechanical digestion in the oral cavity consists of grinding of food into smaller pieces by the teeth, a process called mastication. Chemical digestion in the mouth is minor but consists of salivary amylase (ptyalin, or alpha-amylase) and lingual lipase, both contained in the saliva.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The organs that perform both mechanical digestion and chemical digestion are the mouth and the stomach.
Detailed explanation-3: -While mechanical digestion involves physical movements, such as chewing and muscle contractions, chemical digestion uses enzymes to break down food.
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