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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