CHEWING BEHAVIOR - PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS

• Main Authors: Loredana Liliana Hurjui (Author), Ion Hurjui (Author), Cristina Claudia Tărniceriu (Author), Irina Grădinaru (Author), Andrei Ion Hurjui (Author), Ruxandra Maria Hârțan (Author), Raluca Jipu (Author), Carina Balcoș (Author), Ionela Lăcrămioara Șerban (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Romanian Dental Association for Education, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chewing is the first step in the process of digestion and is meant to prepare the food for swallowing and further processing in the digestive system. During chewing, the food bolus or food particles are reduced in size and saliva is secreted to moisten and lubricate the food. The urge to swallow the...