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| − | : The mouth contains teeth for the [[Mechanical Digestion|mechanical digestion]] of food. | + | : The [[mouth]] contains [[teeth]] for the [[Mechanical Digestion|mechanical digestion]] of food. |
| − | : The mouth has [[Salivary Gland|salivary glands]] which | + | : The [[mouth]] has [[Salivary Gland|salivary glands]] which makes the food moist so it is easier to swallow. |
| + | : The [[saliva]] in the [[mouth]] also starts [[Chemical Digestion|chemical digestion]] of food. | ||
Revision as of 08:21, 13 September 2018
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Key Stage 1
Meaning
The mouth is the part of the body an animal uses to eat food and to breathe.
About Mouths
- Not all mouths have teeth.
- The tongue is the part of the mouth we use to taste.
Examples
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| The mouth of a cat. | A crab's mouth. |
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| A bird mouth with beak and tongue. | The mouth of a goldfish. |
Key Stage 2
Meaning
The mouth is the part of the body an animal uses to eat food and to breathe.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The mouth is an organ in both the breathing system and the digestive system.
About The Mouth
- The mouth contains teeth for the mechanical digestion of food.
- The mouth has salivary glands which makes the food moist so it is easier to swallow.
- The saliva in the mouth also starts chemical digestion of food.