Major utility of breaking up of food into small bits during chewing is
To reduce surface area of the food eaten up
To increase surface area of the food eaten up
To make the food soluble
To enjoy taste of food
Functions of buccul cavity -
Mastication of food
- wherein
The teeth and the tongue with the help of saliva masticate and mix up the food thoroughly. Mucus in saliva helps in lubricating and adhering the masticated food particles into a bolus.