Multiple choice

From where does the digestion of food start?

  1. Oesophagus

  2. Mouth

  3. Stomach

  4. Small intestine
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The digestion of food starts from mouth, where the food is chewed and is mixed with saliva. Saliva contains an enzyme (salivary amylase) which converts starch present in the food into simple carbohydrates. 

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