The Digestion That Begins in the Mouth by the Action

question 45

Multiple Choice

The digestion that begins in the mouth by the action of the teeth and tongue is called:

• A) peristalsis.
• B) mechanical digestion.
• C) chemical digestion.
• D) elimination.

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