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Learn about the Mouth of a Human
What is a mouth?
The mouth is part of the gastrointestinal tract. (2)
What does the mouth do?
As a person chews and swallows, the tongue pushes food into the throat. (2)
A small piece of tissue called the epiglottis covers the windpipe. (2)
What does the mouth contain?
teeth
bacteria (1)
Resources
1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eating-too-much-sugar#long-term-risks
2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21758-stomach
