In What Way Does Chewing Improve Digestion

question 45

Multiple Choice

In what way does chewing improve digestion?

• A)It increases the surface area of the food that comes in contact with digestive enzymes.
• B)It increases the surface area of the food that comes in contact with hormones that regulate food intake.
• C)It releases enzymes that are naturally-occurring in food and which aid in digestion.
• D)It increases the particle size of food aiding in swallowing and peristalsis.

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