The Action of Biting, Chewing, and Breaking Up Ingested Food

question 1

Multiple Choice

The action of biting, chewing, and breaking up ingested food into smaller particles is called:

• A) peristalsis.
• B) segmentation.
• C) metabolism.
• D) mastication.

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Definitions:

First Word

The initial stage of verbal expression in infants, marking the beginning of spoken language acquisition.

Cultural Background

The cultural identity, beliefs, norms, and values that are shared among people from the same social group or heritage.

Intonation

The variation of pitch while speaking, which can affect the meaning of words and sentences, and is a critical aspect of verbal communication and language.

Cooing

Cooing refers to the early vocalization of infants, characterized by the production of soft, vowel-like sounds.