Digestion begins in the mouth. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?The tongue aids in the digestion of the food.The saliva changes some of the starches in the food to sugar.The tongue keeps the food in place in the mouth while the food is being chewed.The digestive juices can react more easily with the food when chewed.

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Digestion begins in the mouth. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

The tongue aids in the digestion of the food.
The saliva changes some of the starches in the food to sugar.
The tongue keeps the food in place in the mouth while the food is being chewed.
The digestive juices can react more easily with the food when chewed.

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