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Digestion begins in the: a : mouth b : stomach c : esophagus d : colon

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It always starts in the mouth, saliva breaks down food as you chew it, saliva makes the food much more, soft I guess.

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Digestion begins in the mouth. Saliva contains enzymes which begin to break down food. The mouth also uses the teeth and jaw to mechanically break down food.
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