Chapter 25, Problem 6RFT

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the term mastication with the most closely related descriptions given below:

Mesentery sheet suspending small intestine.

Propels materials through the digestive tract

Churn and fragment digestive materials

Canines

Mechanical/chemical digestion of food

Serous membrane covering muscularis externa

Chewing

Premolars

Mesentery associated with the large intestine

Form the cheeks

Introduction:

Mastication is the function that is performed by the teeth. In this process, tough connective tissue present in the plant fibers and meat are broken down into smaller fragements.