1. What happens to food in the mouth? Why should you chew food in your mouth for at least one minute?


2. Are the following statements correct or incorrect?

a) Teeth cut pieces of food into more manageable pieces.
correct incorrect

b) Amylase is an enzyme that is secreted in the mouth. It helps to break down food.
correct incorrect

c) Spit helps to lubricate the pieces of food.
correct incorrect

d) From the mouth, the pieces of food are passed on to the esophagus.
correct incorrect