Question

What are the two major functions performed by the buccal cavity in digesting food?

(a) Secretes mucus and bile

(b) Facilitation of swallowing and mastication of food

(c) Secretion of amylases and juices

(d) Secretion of mucus and deglutition

I got this question during an interview.

I'd like to ask this question from Digestion of Food-2 topic in section Digestion and Absorption of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Facilitation of swallowing and mastication of food

The best explanation: The buccal cavity performs two major functions which are mastication of food and facilitation of swallowing. The teeth and the tongue with the help of saliva masticate and mix the food thoroughly.