Question

bio - 201 topic 3: the integument, skeleton, and articulations
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what is the function of teeth in the digestive system?
holding food in the mouth.
removing toxins from food.
chewing food for taste.
filtering water in the mouth.
breaking down food into smaller pieces for digestion.

Explanation:

Teeth mechanically break down food into smaller pieces in the mouth, which increases the surface - area for digestive enzymes to act upon, thus facilitating digestion. They are not mainly for holding food, removing toxins, filtering water, or just for taste.

Answer:

Breaking down food into smaller pieces for digestion.