BAMS

Question 1

what is a biofilm?

Answer 1

matrix enclosing microbes, creates environment for growth

Question 2

what is the difference between ingesting solid and liquid food?

Answer 2

liquid needs true oral seal

Question 3

what is involved in stage 1 oral transport?

Answer 3

gathers food on tip of tongue at front of mouth and retracts it back to level of posterior teeth

Question 4

what is stage 2 oral transport

Answer 4

moved towards oropharynx by squeeze back mechanism