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In the mouth, the crushed food mixed with saliva which forms a slippery lump is called?
In the mouth, the crushed food mixed with saliva which forms a slippery lump is called?
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Bolus is the term used for food that has been chewed and mixed with saliva in the mouth.
Updated On: July 22, 2025
- Bolus
- Chyme
- Peptones
- None of the above
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The crushed food mixed with saliva forms a slippery lump called bolus, which is then swallowed for further digestion.
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