Question

What are the two types of digestion that take place in the mouth?

Answer 1

Mechanical & Chemical digesting

Answer 2

Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth as the food is chewed. Chemical digestion involves breaking down the food into simpler nutrients that can be used by the cells. Chemical digestion begins in the mouth when food mixes with saliva. Saliva contains an enzyme (amylase) that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates.