In the mouth, food is broken apart by the action of the teeth, moistened and lubricated with saliva, and formed into a ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


bolus. A bolus is a small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The best strategy for coping with stress depends on the ____

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