What is the name for the soft wet ball of chewed food inside our mouth after we eat something?

Answer: A. Bolus

When you chew food, your teeth break it into tiny pieces and your tongue mixes it with spit (saliva). This turns your food into a soft, wet ball called a bolus. Your tongue shapes it into this smooth ball so it can slide easily down your food pipe without hurting your throat. It is the very first step of digestion!

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