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Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that recieves food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, [[Mastication|mastication]] and insalivation and also plays a role in the [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory system]] through oral breathing when the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] is impaired.
The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that recieves food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, [[Mastication|mastication]] and insalivation and also plays a role in the [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory system]] through oral breathing when the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] is impaired.
[[Category:Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]]