The First Place in Which Mechanical Processing of Food Takes

question 18

Multiple Choice

The first place in which mechanical processing of food takes place is the

• A) oral cavity.
• B) esophagus.
• C) stomach.
• D) large intestine.
• E) small intestine.

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