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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The tongue assists in digestion by:
Options
A Producing digestive enzymes
B Mixing food with saliva
Correct Answer
C Absorbing nutrients
D Secreting bile
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The tongue assists in digestion by mixing food with saliva during chewing and forming it into a bolus for swallowing. It also helps in taste perception.

Hint

This muscular organ manipulates food and mixes it with saliva.

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