What is the function of the tongue?
(a) Digest the food
(b) Converted food into a semi-solid paste
(c) Mix the food with saliva and swallow it
(d) Pass out the undigested waste material

Academic Biology NCERT Class 7

Correct Answer: (c) Mix the food with saliva and swallow it

Explanation:

The tongue is the muscular organ in the mouth, essential for chewing, swallowing, and tasting food. It is also an important organ to producing speech.

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Updated on: 12-Jan-2023

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