A Summary of the Human Digestive System

by, Mark

The Mouth

Facts for the Mouth

Beginning of digestion.

Chews food, and starts digestion with salivary glands.

Information on the Mouth

Food enters the mouth and is digested by chewing. The salivary glands inside the mouth assist in the digestion of starches in the food. The mouth begins mechanical digestion through chewing, and to swallow food.

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Last Updated On: July 24, 2000