Like Voldemort's, everyone's mouth is defined by a set of lips, a jawbone, teeth and gums. It plays a large role in the digestive system and contains several important structures, including the teeth, that aid in the function as well. Please answer these following questions using the links provided to learn how our mouth and teeth work together in the digestive process.



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Questions About Your Teeth and Mouth

• Where does the process of digestion begin?
  
  
• What is the name of the gland that converts starches to sugar for an easier digestion process?
  
  
• The fluid secreted from these glands help do what to the food being processed?
  
  
• What is the term used to describe the use of teeth in digestion?
  
  
• Adult humans have how many teeth, called what?
  
  
• What are the 3 different types of teeth, and what are their main functions?
  
  

Websites to Explore

Yahoo Encyclopedia - Mouth
Yahoo Encyclopedia - Teeth
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